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Centennial Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata 'Centennial'
Zones: 4 - 9


The Centennial Star Magnolia Grows in zones 4 - 9
  • Produces showy, fragrant white flowers that are 3–4" in diameter
  • Blooms in the spring, anywhere from late February to April depending on location
  • Flowers best in full sun
  • Can be trained to grow as either a shrub or small tree
  • Features simple dark green leaves that are obovate or narrow elliptic to oblong-obovate and 2–4" long
  • Develops smooth, striking gray bark
  • Grows in an oval, pyramidal shape
  • Is best used as a single specimen or foundation planting

Tree Details

Shape

Oval

Growth Speed

Medium to Fast

Mature Height

15' - 20'

Mature Spread

10' - 15'

Scientific Name

Magnolia stellata 'Centennial'

Shipping Height

1 - 1 1⁄2'

Highlights

With showy, fragrant flowers, dark green leaves, and striking gray bark, this hardy magnolia is a real standout. It thrives in nearly every location in the U.S. and works well as a single specimen or foundation planting.

The star magnolia could be the landscape solution for backyard gardeners looking to add lovely spring interest to their spaces.

Sun Preference

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil Preference

Acidic, Clay, Drought, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well Drained

History/Lore

This magnolia originated in Nymans Gardens in Sussex, UK.

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