This dwarf variety of magnolia can be grown as a deciduous shrub or a tree, and is a hybrid which resulted from crossing the Lily Magnolia ‘Nigra’ with the Star Magnolia ‘Rosea’. It is one of the smallest types of magnolia plant you can get, growing to eventual heights of between 8 and 10 feet tall, with a spread of equal size.

This star magnolia has the showiest blooms of this magnolia type. The dazzling white blooms announce the arrival of spring. This dwarf magnolia tree blooms about 2 weeks later than other Magnolia stellata, making the buds and blooms much less susceptible to winter damage.

Magnolia stellata, commonly called star magnolia, is native to Japan. It is a small deciduous tree that typically grows 15-20’ tall with a spreading, rounded crown. It is also often grown as a large oval to rounded shrub. It is noted for its compact size and late winter to early spring bloom of star-shaped white flowers.