Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata Kusamono

Star Magnolia, Magnolia stellata KusamonoUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4 Native Range: Japan Soil: Moist, well drained Light: Part shade to full sun Height in the Garden: Up to 20', though I've never seen one so tall. Size: ~4" square pot Attributes: Deciduous, broad leaves, flowers in late winter to spring before the leaves emerge. Notes: Magnolia stellata makes a wonderful bonsai, though they seem to be few and far in between in the United States.. from what I can tell. They are good for

up to 1000 years

Uses: Medium to small size bonsai tree

so all are subject to change

or as a specimen shrub

Uses: Rock gardens

Notes: Commonly known as Snakebark Maple or David's Maple

Produces small

pink tinged white flowers in mid summer followed by beautiful

while the flowers are a nectar source for early pollinators

creamy-white flowers in spring

Height in the Garden: 40'

neutral to acidic