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Royal Star Magnolia
Royal Star Magnolia
Royal Star Magnolia
  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    8 - 20 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Early spring

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

Royal Star Magnolia

The beauty and fragrance of a classic magnolia in petite, dwarf form

  • 3-4" double fragrant flowers with 25-30 petal-like tepals
  • Steady growth and more compact magnolia variety
  • Elegant natural form and branching pattern
1 for $199.99
SKU: 96397

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Own Root & Jumbo Own Root Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit.
Premium WOW!® Roots Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments.
Fortuniana Rootstock A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter.
Jumbo WOW!® Roots An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden.

 

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Enjoy all the classic features of a full-size magnolia—fragrant white flowers, elegant branching, broad glossy leaves—in a highly versatile, compact form. A dwarf variety, Royal Star Magnolia is one of spring’s first bloomers, with double-layered flowers emerging from soft pink buds. Fast growing, cold- and heat-hardy, it’s a perfect low-maintenance, high-impact choice for enhancing small gardens and landscapes.

Noteworthy, Early Bloomer: Royal Star is one of the earlier flowering trees to bloom in spring, with abundant, double white flowers that unfold in a unique, star-shaped form. Like other magnolias, the blooms have a delightful fragrance and an extended bloom time—and attract early season pollinators.

Year-Round Visual Interest: After spring flowers fade, glossy green foliage emerges. In fall, the smooth, silvery-green bark is accented by small fruit pods that develop orange-red berries wildlife will love. Even in winter, a naturally attractive branching pattern and rounded form, coupled with buds that look like pussy willow catkins, make this a captivating focal point through all four seasons.

Resilient and Low-Maintenance: Smaller than traditional magnolia trees, Royal Star boasts a moderate height of 10-15'. This more compact size allows the plant to fit effortlessly into smaller gardens or tighter spaces. Combined with its significant cold- and heat-hardiness, and a naturally rounded habit, Royal Star is a beacon for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance addition to their garden.

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  • Hardiness Zones

    4-9

  • Mature Height

    8 - 20 feet

  • Flowering Date

    Early spring

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • Ship As

    2-4 FT

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