Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' (Pink Star Magnolia )

Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesstellata
Cultivar'Rosea'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous), Shrub (deciduous)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)- 10 - (-20)
Temperature (°F)14 - (-4)
Height2.5 - 4 m
Spread2.5 - 4 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeLarge, round and dense.
LandscapeBorders, beds and large landscape spaces.
PropagationCuttings or budding.
CultivationFull sun to partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil with an acidic, neutral pH. Tolerant of a wide class of soil types.
PestsHorse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails may be a problem. Coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus and fungal leaf spot may occur.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. San Francisco Botanical Garden, San Francisco, California, United States of America. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
HabitatHorticulture origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionThe leaf buds are densely pubescent and 1 cm long.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are alternate, obovate and 5 - 10 cm long.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are star-shaped, 7.5 - 10 cm wide and contain 12 - 18 tepals.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit are densely clustered follicles that are twisted and 5 cm long with fertile carpels.
Colour DescriptionThe bark is grey and becomes more silver as it matures. The flowers are a pale pink and gradually fade to white. The foliage is medium to dark green and becomes a yellow to bronze colour in autumn.
Texture DescriptionThe bark is smooth in texture. The foliage has a fine to medium texture.

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