Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia

• Plant Type: tree
• Zone: 5-8
• Sun: full sun to part shade
• Water: regularly
• Sizing: 15-20ft tall
• Bloom Time: The star magnolia produces clusters of showy, fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late winter to early spring. Each flower has 12–18 narrow, strap-like petals.
  
• Maintenance: You should aim to keep the soil moist and well-drained, watering it weekly (more often in extreme heat). Sunlight: Plant your star magnolia where it can receive at least four hours of full sun each day. Winter care: Adding a couple of inches of compost in late winter can help encourage prolific blooms.
• General Information: It is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-20' tall with a spreading, rounded crown. It is also often grown as a large oval to rounded shrub. It is noted for its compact size and late winter to early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers. Each flower typically has 12-18 narrow strap-like tepals.