Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) is a slow-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-8, that matures to about 15-20 ft × 10-15 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts butterflies and songbirds, stands up well to heat.

USDA zones

4-8

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

15-20 ft × 10-15 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Tough against

Heat

Native to

Japan