Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia 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, grows happily in containers.

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

Freeze survival

Will it survive your winters?

We score Star Magnolia’s freeze-trouble range against the real coldest nights your area has recorded.

Powered by ~35 years of daily lows from the nearest NOAA weather station. A risk read, not a guarantee — a sheltered spot or mature plant beats the odds.