Magnolia stellata 'Centennial' (Centennial Star Magnolia)

Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesstellata
Cultivar'Centennial'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginCultivated at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3-H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-34.4-(-1.1)
Temperature (°F)-30-30
Height4-6 m
Spread4-6 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

ShapeGrows in a dense, compact pyramid shape.
LandscapeCommonly used as a specimen or focal plant.
PropagationPropagated from softwood cuttings taken in the spring.
CultivationPrefers well drained, neutral to acid soils and full sun.
Notable SpecimensCaerhays Castle, Goran, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Bark/Stem DescriptionThe bark is light brown and smooth.
Leaf DescriptionThe elliptical leaves are 5-10 cm long and green. New leaves that emerge have a bronze undertone.
Flower DescriptionThe daisy-like flower is white-pale pink and opens flat, growing 10-12 cm across.
Fruit DescriptionThe reddish-green fruit is 5 cm around and falls off the tree when fully developed.

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