Magnolia, Star Magnolia 'Centennial'

Magnoliastellata

Genus
Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-a)
Species
stellata (stell-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Magnolia kobus var. stellata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dahlonega, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia

Lexington, Kentucky

Cumberland, Maryland

Ellicott City, Maryland

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Bowmanville, Ontario

Lebanon, Oregon

Easley, South Carolina

Maryville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| May 2009 | positive

It grows very well in southern Ontario, Canada. Ours are as tall as our two-story house. When in flower, it smells fantastic.

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Coos Bay, OR (Zone 8b) | January 2007 | positive

This is said to be a superior cultivar... and I believe it. The flowers seem to last longer and flower over a longer period than other s...Read More

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Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | positive

This lovely shrub is one of the hardiest Magnolias. It is not as sensitive to the cold as the Saucer Magnolias. Plus, it is extremely fra...Read More

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