Species: Magnolia kobus var. stellata

(mag-nol'ee-ah koe'bus)

Magnolia kobus var. stellata

Star Magnolia

Found on Course Walks

Spring Flowering Trees and Shrubs, Birch, Larch, Magnolias and Nut Trees at Arboretum

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Ann', 'Betty', 'Centennial', 'Centennial Blush', 'Jane', 'Judy', 'Pink Stardust', 'Pinkie', 'Randy', 'Ricki', 'Rosea', 'Royal Star', 'Rubra', 'Susan', 'var. borealis', 'Waterlily'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree < 30 feet

Height: 30' - 40'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: pyramidal to rounded

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: adaptable to various soil conditions

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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