| Size | |
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| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 15 to 25 |
| Spread (ft.) | 6.00 to 15 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | five-petaled flowers, White |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Hedge, naturalized areas, ornamental tree, Screen, wildlife gardens |
| Tolerate | |
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Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ is a compact tree with fragrant, star-shaped white blooms in early spring, perfect for small landscapes and spring focal points.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Height Range (ft.) | 15 to 25 |
| Spread (ft.) | 6.00 to 15 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | five-petaled flowers, White |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Hedge, naturalized areas, ornamental tree, Screen, wildlife gardens |
| Tolerate | |
| Native? | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’, commonly known as Royal Star Magnolia, is a compact, deciduous flowering tree admired for its large, fragrant white blooms that appear in early spring before the foliage emerges. The flowers resemble starbursts, with 25–30 narrow petals per bloom, and create a striking display against bare branches. This slow-growing tree reaches 10 to 20 feet tall and wide with a rounded form and dark green leaves that turn bronze-yellow in fall. Magnolia stellata ‘Royal Star’ is ideal for small gardens, foundation plantings, or as a spring-blooming focal point.
Showy spring flowers: Early blooms offer a burst of white before leaves emerge
Compact size: Perfect for smaller yards and garden spaces
Fragrant display: Sweetly scented blossoms add sensory appeal
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil needs: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Maintenance: Low—prune after flowering if shaping is needed
Specimen tree: Eye-catching in early spring when in full bloom
Foundation planting: Compact form fits well near buildings
Cottage and woodland gardens: Blends well with spring bulbs and early perennials
Pollinator attraction: Flowers support early-season bees
Seasonal interest: Offers beauty in spring and fall foliage color
Low wildlife impact: Generally deer-resistant and easy to maintain
Looking for a native option? Here are three native plants that offer similar seasonal interest and landscape value:
– Magnolia virginiana Moonglow® PP12065 – Moon-Glo Magnolia
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Royal Star Magnolia thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining, slightly acidic soil. It’s cold-hardy and performs well in USDA Zones 4–8, making it a great option for northern gardeners looking for a reliable early bloomer.
This compact tree typically grows to 10–20 feet tall and 8–15 feet wide, with a rounded, dense branching habit. It’s an excellent choice for small landscapes, specimen plantings, foundation beds, or mixed shrub borders.
Royal Star Magnolia is one of the earliest flowering magnolias, typically blooming in late winter to early spring (March to April). It features fragrant, star-shaped white flowers with 20–30 petals each, offering a dramatic display even before the leaves emerge.
Yes, Royal Star is a deciduous magnolia, losing its leaves in fall. However, it earns its keep with early spring blooms, attractive branching, and a neat, compact form that provides structure to the garden year-round.
Royal Star Magnolia is moderately deer-resistant. While no plant is completely deer-proof, its fuzzy flower buds and slightly leathery foliage make it less attractive to deer than other soft-leaved ornamentals, especially as it matures.
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