Magnolia stellata (Lily Tree)

Type Tree, Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Deciduous, Flowering
Form Compact Rounded Tree, Architectural Form
Size Small Tree (1.5 to 3m height)
Colours White Flowers (Spring), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Magnolia stellata description: This deciduous small tree bears fragrant white star shaped flowers. Spring blossom gives way to green foliage, however Stelata's compact structure makes it an attractive specimen - ideal in tub or as small specimen - 3m x 3.5m

Magnolia stellata cultivation notes: Magnolia requires fertile well drained soil- avoiding chalk. Flowers are damaged by frost / wind - so plant under shelter in full / partial sun. Prune out dead / shape in late summer. Mulch annually

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Design & Plant Use for Magnolia stellata:
  • Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils

Common Missspellings: Magnowlia, Magnolea, Magneolia, Magolia, Magnolaea

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