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Magnolia stellata

Sid

By Sid


Magnolia stellata (Magnolia stellata (Star magnolia))

In full bloom and looking splendid in the sunshine :-)



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Just stunning............

3 Apr, 2009

 

Beautiful...

3 Apr, 2009

 

Truly lovely......

3 Apr, 2009

 

i really like this but dont think i have anywhere to put one, am i right in saying they grow very big?

6 Apr, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

Hi Sanbaz - depends what you think is 'big' lol M stellata is in fact one of the smallest magnolias. This one in my garden is getting on for 7 or 8 ft tall - but it is nearly 30 years old. They tend towards going sideways rather than upwards and do not respond well to pruning (when they tend to send shoots out in all directions and the shape is ruined). They are well worth making space for :-) and are ok with a bit of shade - this one is on the north-facing side of my garden.

6 Apr, 2009

 

thanx sid, may give in and get one,, so lovely

7 Apr, 2009

 

outstanding Sid

8 Apr, 2009

 

Hi Sid, this is lovely. I've had mine for about 4 years now and its still quite small, it flowers well but doesnt seem to get any bigger - are they slow to get going or do you think it needs moving. Mine faces east and does not have much protection from the wind.

9 Apr, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

I think they are just slow growing Dawn. Dont move it - they don't like root disturbance and the shock could kill it. A little protection from the wind might help - it would protect the flowers too - could you plant some other shrubs around it to give it protection?

9 Apr, 2009

 

Hello Sid, thanks for the advice. I will look at setting some shrubs near it for protection :-)

9 Apr, 2009

 

Lovely!!

22 Apr, 2009

 

WOW IT LOOKS LIKE SNOW.

23 Jun, 2010



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