Magnolia Stellata White Waterlilly

Species	:	Magnolia Stellata Waterlily
Common Name(s)	:	Magnolia
Tree Features	:	White Flower
Genus	:	Magnolia
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest
Shape	:	Multistem
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Garden,Restricted Spaces

Japanese clone won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

This very pretty shrub Magnolia produces a mass of flowers in April that are made up with numerous dainty white petals. Ideal for small gardens and borders, this glorious Japanese clone won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.

The fragrant flowers appear from their velvety cases ahead of the leaf which turn a pleasing yellow in autumn. It thrives on most free draining soils but avoid planting on very alkaline soils.

Mature height: 3-5m

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