Deciduous Tree – Royal Star Magnolia

Royal Star Magnolia 

Botanical name: magnolia stellata 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 15-20 ft in height with a 10-15 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: tree specimen, foundation planting, container tree, shade garden focal point 

Special features: attracts pollinators, disease resistant, cold hardy, fragrant blooms

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring as blooms begin to appear for the spring season 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, hostas, creeping thyme, hydrangeas 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and plants 

Invasive species: no