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Genus: Magnolia Species: stellata 'Royal star' Common Name: Royal Star Magnolia Family: Magnoliaceae Order: Magnoliales Native: Central Japan Habit: Tree Height: 15 to 25 feet Width: 10 to 15 feet Flowering Season: Early Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed, layering, grafting or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This ornamental plant has fragrant flowers, and is suitable for foundation plantings, as a specimen, or near woodland gardens and patios. Royal Star's flowers are suseptible to early Spring frost. Monitor plant for spider mites, Japanese beetles and rust. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, loamy, organic-rich soil.