Magnolia stellata

Magnolia stellata

C30 Container – Approx. 125cm

Plant Highlights: Masses of star-shaped white flowers • Fragrant early spring display • Compact, slow-growing habit • Excellent specimen tree for smaller gardens

Overview

Magnolia stellata, commonly known as Star Magnolia, is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree prized for its spectacular display of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in early spring. The blooms appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge, creating an elegant and eye-catching feature at the start of the gardening season.

Supplied in a C30 container at approximately 125cm tall, this established specimen is ideal for creating an instant focal point in lawns, mixed borders or courtyard gardens. Its naturally compact, rounded habit makes it particularly suitable for smaller gardens where space is limited.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location, protected from strong winds. A position away from frost pockets helps protect the early-opening flowers.

Soil

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Incorporating organic matter before planting will encourage healthy establishment.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, particularly in warm weather.

Pruning

Magnolias require very little pruning. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches after flowering if required, preserving the tree's naturally graceful shape.

Perfect For

• Feature planting
• Small gardens
• Front gardens
• Courtyard gardens
• Mixed shrub and tree borders

Why We Love It

• One of the earliest flowering ornamental trees, bringing colour after winter.
• Elegant, star-shaped blooms create a memorable spring display.
• Compact habit makes it well suited to smaller gardens.
• Attractive branching structure and fresh green foliage provide interest beyond the flowering season.

Wildlife

The early flowers provide a valuable source of pollen for pollinating insects emerging in spring.

Product Information

• Supplied in a C30 container.
• Approximate supplied height: 125cm.
• Supplied height is measured at the time of sale and may vary through the growing season. Pot size refers to the nursery container, not the plant's eventual mature size.