Images of the Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)

Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

This slow-growing tree is native to Japan and has been naturalized in parts of North America where it is grown for its beautiful spring flowers. Trees grow 4-6 m tall and bear fragrant, star-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, prior to leaf emergence. Flower color varies from pink to white and changes with air temperatures.

Habitat:Planted as an ornamental, growing in full sun to part shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous large shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:DC MD NY OH

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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