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Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Star Magnolia - Magnolia stellata
Few deciduous specimens announce spring with the authority of Magnolia stellata. Advanced stock delivers an immediate presence, a mass of delicate, star-shaped white blooms covering bare branches before a single leaf emerges, creating a striking focal point from the first season.
Why Star Magnolia
Early Season Impact: One of the first woody specimens to flower, producing dense, multi-petalled white blooms in late winter to early spring before foliation.
Refined Scale: A compact form reaching 2–4m, suited to constrained sites where proportion and restraint matter.
Subtle Fragrance: Blooms carry a light, clean scent that adds sensory depth to enclosed or intimate spaces.
Climate Resilience: Cold-hardy and well-adapted to cool temperate climates; reliable performance across a broad range of Australian conditions.
Architectural Structure: Multi-stemmed branching habit provides year-round sculptural interest beyond the flowering period.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential Entries: A refined specimen at a gate or forecourt where early spring flowering creates immediate seasonal drama.
Courtyard Focal Point: Scaled appropriately for enclosed outdoor rooms in high-end residential and commercial projects.
Container Planting: Performs well in large-format containers for curated terrace and rooftop landscapes.
Understorey Layering: Integrates into structured planting compositions beneath canopy trees as a mid-storey feature.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring, when dormant
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic, humus-rich soil; avoid heavy clay and alkaline conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly during the first two growing seasons to establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect roots from temperature extremes.
Plant Details
Height: 2–4m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Japan
Flower Colour: White to pale pink
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
