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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Magnolia stellata (Sieb. &
Zucc.) Maxim.
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Star Magnolia
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Magnoliaceae
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5
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deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Dense, oval rounded shrub or small tree, heavily branched.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, acidic soil, high in organic material. Site in a protected area.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, patio tree, border accent. Site in a protected area to prevent buds
from opening early and then being killed by a late frost or freeze.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
No serious disease problems. Prone to ice storm damage.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
There have been a large number of cultivars selected, see Dirr for details.
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