Magnolia is star of the spring flower show!
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' / Royal Star MagnoliaA double-flowered Star Magnolia reaching
10-20' high x 10-15' wide. Shrubby when young,
with a rounded outline at maturity. Hardiness and
fragrance are also key to this magnolia's popularity.
Thrives in sun to part shade.
Magnolia stellata / Star MagnoliaThe narrow petals and single flowers give this magnolia
its star-shaped blooms. It retains a broad, shrubby habit
as it attains a mature size of 10-20' high x 10-15' wide.
For sun to part shade.
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'Leonard Messel Magnolia
A cultivar, whose parentage includes Magnolia kobus
and M. stellata. The former, Japanese native, gives it
increased hardiness (M. kobus is listed at Zone 4,
sometimes into Zone 3, hardiness) and a more pleasing
rounded form. The pink to fuchsia blossoms have
the typical stellata form, but the color and subtle
shading are what attracts most gardeners.
Matures at 15-20' high x 20-25' wide.
This one's a real knockout!
©Deb Lambert 2008
Photos: ©CBI 2008 (by Deb Lambert)
and M. stellata. The former, Japanese native, gives it
increased hardiness (M. kobus is listed at Zone 4,
sometimes into Zone 3, hardiness) and a more pleasing
rounded form. The pink to fuchsia blossoms have
the typical stellata form, but the color and subtle
shading are what attracts most gardeners.
Matures at 15-20' high x 20-25' wide.
This one's a real knockout!
©Deb Lambert 2008
Photos: ©CBI 2008 (by Deb Lambert)
4 comments:
I love the stellata clan - their flowers are so much more elegant that the blowsy overblown saucer types. I wish I could figure out a way to incorporate more than one into a small suburban landscape.
Due to the fact that I've not been familiar with magnolias... I grew up in Northern Iowa (didn't have them up there), mind you. The only ones I've seen around here (SE IA) are the pink, large petaled ones. They're very pretty. And are blooming "like crazy" right now. The white ones in the center photos are very lovely, though, aren't they? :-)
MMD - I know what you mean about the limited space of a suburban landscape. I've finally concluded that I can't have one of everything... or even one more of anything! Those stellatas are a handsome group, though.
Shady - Aren't they great? I don't think I've ever met a magnolia I didn't like. I'd like one of each - oh, wait - no more space! (sigh)
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