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 Earmark this plant   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 If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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