Magnolia 'Gold star' (Gold Star Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Cultivar | 'Gold star' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 5 - 8 m |
| Spread | 5 - 6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | As a specimen tree. |
| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in spring or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grown in part shade to full sun, moist, slightly acidic organically rich , and well drained soils. |
| Pests | Might be attacked by scale insects, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot. |
| Notable Specimens | Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Obovate, mid to deep green, bronze when young. |
| Flower Description | Creamy yellow, medium sized flowers with 14 narrow petals, very similar to star-shaped magnolias. |
Photographs
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, form. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, flower. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, leaf bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia ‘Gold star’, flower bud. Caerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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