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great care in packing, transit heat and confinement can cause temporary shipping shock such as minor
leaf wilt or yellowing. This is normal and recovery begins once plants are watered and acclimated
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Magnolia 'Royal Star'
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$89.99
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Magnolia 'Royal Star'
Description
Magnolia 'Royal Star' | Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
Plant Highlights:
• Growing Zone: 4-9
• Plant Brand: The Plant Factory Choice
• Botanical Name: Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: White
• Flower Fragrance: Slight sweet smell
• Fall Color: Yes
• Type: Deciduous
• Mature Height: 10-15'
• Mature Width: 10-15'
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Exposure: Sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Tolerant to many soils
• Water Needs: Occasionally until established
• Pruning Needs: Early spring trimming, remove crossing branches
• Awards:
• Grown by: The Plant Factory
Additional Highlights:
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Deer Resistant: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Reblooming: No
- Cold and Heat Tolerant: Yes
In early spring, the 'Royal Star' magnolia blooms with hundreds of 4" long double-white star-shaped fragrant flowers. It may be utilized as a specimen tree in a sunny location or in a somewhat shaded forest environment. 'Royal Star' is classified as a small tree or big shrub, growing slowly to around 10 feet tall and 15 feet broad. This gorgeous deciduous Japanese magnolia displays its petals before the leaves appear in the spring. 'Royal Star' is usually limbed up as a multi-trunk tree, which has a more natural, open appearance than a formal single trunk tree. It is equally at home in a traditional Japanese garden, a cottage garden, or a typical suburban setting.
Ordering:
Our processing time usually is 1-3 days after receiving the order. Orders taken after 4:00 pm on Wednesday through Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Shipping:
The Plant Factory, Inc. offers the very best shipping processes to ensure quick, safe, and near-perfect results every time. Cold and heat may deter your order temporality until it is safe to receive and plant your plants/trees in your area. At our discretion, we will hold order till the threat is gone ensuring you with the healthiest- viable product ordered.
Summer/Winter Shipping Restrictions – Summer above 95 degrees | Winter - Below 34 degrees
Just a heads up! We share pictures and videos on our site to showcase our products and highlight the quality of our growing process. However, depending on the season you purchase, you can receive a plant that is smaller or larger than what is presented. There's a chance you might see a plant blooming like the one on our site, but it's not guaranteed. We often trim off blooms since they don't travel well. When you buy our plants, think of it as a wonderful investment in your future garden! Enjoy the journey of nurturing them to their fullest potential.
What makes Plant Factory Direct a great option?
We grow our plants right here at our nursery! Our knowledgeable staff uses top-notch horticultural practices to make sure our plants are healthy and of the highest quality. We choose your plants with the same care and thoughtfulness as if we were picking them for ourselves. We aim to go above and beyond what our customers expect. We take pride in providing wonderful "out of the box" experiences, along with friendly customer service and speedy resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does a Royal Star magnolia tree get?
Expect a mature size of about 10–15 feet tall and roughly 10–15 feet wide, so it stays in the small-tree range. Many gardeners grow it as a multi-trunk specimen, which can make the silhouette look broader and more natural. Give it enough space away from structures so the canopy can fill out.
When will a Royal Star magnolia tree bloom?
Bloom time is typically early spring, often before the leaves emerge, creating a showy magnolia tree in bloom. Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is known for abundant, double white, star-shaped blossoms with a light fragrance. Late frosts can occasionally nip early flowers, but the display is usually still impressive.
How do I plant a Royal Star magnolia tree?
Choose a spot with sun to part shade and well-drained soil, then dig a hole about twice as wide as the root ball and set the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil. Water deeply after planting star magnolia and keep soil evenly moist (not soggy) until it’s established. Add a 2–3 inch mulch ring to protect roots, keeping mulch a few inches back from the trunk.