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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000929
11/12/99

Magnolia stellata--Star Magnolia


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 18 ft Spread: 15 ft Form: Oval
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Flowers: White

Comments: Star Magnolia is a small tree (Vis. 2) or large
shrub. The white flowers (Vis. 3) are produced in spring
before the leaves appear, even on young plants. The flowers
can be injured by late spring frosts and wind.

Cultivars:
'Centennial' - The flowers are white with a slight
tinge of pink on the outside.
'Pink Star' - Large masses of pink flowers.
'Pink Stardust' - The pink flowers have many petals.
'Royal Star' - The pink buds open to large white
flowers (Vis. 1).
'Waterlily' - The pink buds open to fragrant white
flowers having a pink flush.

References for Cultivars: Weston Nurseries 1999, Bailey
Nurseries 1999, Lake County Nursery 1999, Princeton
Nurseries 1999, Spring Meadow Nursery 1999, Monrovia
Nursery Company 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1999, Sheridan
Nurseries 1999, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Select Plus
International Nursery 1999, J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999,
Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Gee Farms
1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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