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Magnolia stellata (Magnolia stellata)
Magnolia stellata
Magnolia · Magnoliaceae

Magnolia stellata, the star magnolia, is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree native to Japan. It bears large, showy white or pink flowers in early spring, before its leaves open.

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Classification

Genus
Magnolia
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical

Magnolia stellata belongs to the Magnolia genus within the Magnoliaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions

Species we plant alongside Magnolia stellata.

Magnolia denudata (Magnolia denudata)
Magnolia denudata

Magnolia denudata

Magnolia grandiflora
TreeCouncil listed
Magnolia grandiflora

Southern Magnolia

Magnolia liliflora (Magnolia liliflora)
Magnolia liliflora

Magnolia liliflora

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Further reading

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    Magnolia stellata taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service