Buds and Berries of the Star Magnolia
The buds and berries of the Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata, add a colorful and interesting addition to the late fall garden. This slow-growing shrub or small deciduous tree, a native to Japan, grows 15-20’ tall with a spreading, rounded crown. It blooms in late April or early May here in New Hampshire.
The pubescent (hairy) buds open a deep pink color, becoming slightly fragrant 3–4 in (7–10 cm), star-shaped white flowers. The hue of the pink in the flowers changes from year to year, depending on the temperatures prior to and during flowering.
Magnolia stellata is synonymous with Magnolia kobus var. stellata.
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Buds and Berries of the Star Magnolia
The buds and berries of the Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata, add a colorful and interesting addition to the late fall garden. This slow-growing shrub or small deciduous tree, a native to Japan, grows 15-20’ tall with a spreading, rounded crown. It blooms in late April or early May here in New Hampshire.
The pubescent (hairy) buds open a deep pink color, becoming slightly fragrant 3–4 in (7–10 cm), star-shaped white flowers. The hue of the pink in the flowers changes from year to year, depending on the temperatures prior to and during flowering.
Magnolia stellata is synonymous with Magnolia kobus var. stellata.
Click Here to see what the buds of the Star Magnolia will become next spring.