Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) - white flowers, illustrated plant card

Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

Star Magnolia blooms from March through March.

Bloom calendar
Bloom time
Mar
Hardiness
Zones 4–8
Sun
Full sun
Water
Moderate water
Mature size
16 ft × 16 ft
Type
Tree
Verification

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Growing Star Magnolia

Plant it in full sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 4–8. Expect it to reach about 16 ft tall and 16 ft wide at maturity, in roughly 12 years.

When to plant Star Magnolia

Plant Star Magnolia in early spring as soon as the soil is workable, or in early fall at least six weeks before your first frost, so roots establish in cool weather. For the middle of its hardy zones 4 to 8 range, spring means March to May and fall means August or September. Once settled, it blooms in March.

Month-by-month timing for your zone is on the planting calendar: for the middle of its range, start with zone 6 in March.

The Magnolia family

One of 13 in the Magnolia family. Same family, similar care.

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