Magnolia stellata

Common Name

Star Magnolia (white)

Scientific Name

Magnolia stellata

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

8

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

25 feet

Crown Spread

15 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Avoid extreme sites and areas that heat up early in the spring to protect flower buds.