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| Identification |  
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Genus 
Magnolia
Species 
stellata
Variety 
Cultivar 
Common names 
star magnolia
Family 
MAGNOLIACEAE
Specimen number 
S11726
Data source 
HtZn p139;Frgnt p29
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| Life cycle |  
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Life form 
Terrestrial
Life cycle 
Perennial
Life span 
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle 
Depends on climate
Stature 
Shrub
Growth form 
Various
Growth habit 
Not applicable
Overall height 
10' - 80'
Overall spread 
 
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| Climate |  
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Sunshine 
Full sun to partial shade
Water 
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture 
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH 
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness 
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones 
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones 
Not classified
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| Garden |  
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Suitable for gardens 
yes
Nursery 
Unknown
Compost 
no
Size at acquisition 
Unknown
Garden location 
Unknown
Garden notes 
The flowers of Magnolia stellata have a mildly perfume scented aroma.    Star magnolia can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit.  This plant needs summer days with high heat.  The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is fertile.  This plant likes full sun to partial shade.  It prefers moist to wet soils.      
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| Special qualities |  
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Tolerates drought 
no
Tolerates high humidity 
no
Tolerates seaside conditions 
no
Insect resistant 
no
Disease resistant 
no
Deer resistant 
no
Best uses 
 
Symbiosis 
Attracts butterflies 
no
Attracts hummingbirds 
no
Autumn foliage 
no
Colorful berries 
no
Desirable qualities 
 
Other interest 
 
Other interest color 
Other interest period 
 
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| Adverse factors |  
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Common pests 
Poisonous parts 
Poisonous indications 
Internal poison 
no
Dermatologic poison 
no
Livestock poison 
no
Mechanical injury 
no
Hay fever pollen 
 
Hay fever season 
 
Adverse qualities 
 
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| Herbal medicine |  
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Medicinal properties 
Medicinal parts 
Has medicinal uses 
no
Do not self-administer 
no
Do no use if pregnant 
no
Legally restricted 
no
Toxicity precautions 
Medicinal notes 
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| Traditional uses |  
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Parts used 
Traditional uses 
Contemporary uses 
Fragrance 
sweetly fragrant flowers. delightful perfume
Fragrance parts 
Flowers
Fragrance intensity 
Mild
Fragrance category 
Perfume
Dye parts 
Dye color 
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| Cultivation |  
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Propagule 
Various
Pollination method 
 
Planting style 
 
Crop spacing 
 
Row spacing 
 
Cold frame 
Planting period 
 
Harvesting period 
 
Frost tolerance 
 
Heat requirement 
 
Fertilizer 
Typical
Time to harvest 
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| Nutrition |  
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Is edible 
no
Culinary uses 
Nutritional value 
Edible parts 
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture 
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| Horticulture |  
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Horticulture notes 
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| Herbarium |  
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Tag needs printing 
no
Collection notes 
Magnolia stellata is a perennial.    Flowers:   Star magnolia has soft flower petals with upturned rounded tips.  The blossoms are typically of a white color, with an accent in gold.      
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