M. stellata 'Centennial'

Common Name

Star Magnolia (white)

Scientific Name

M. stellata

Cultivar

'Centennial'

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Moderate

Moderate

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Intolerant

Intolerant

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

8

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Fruit

    Fruit

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

Form

pyramidal

Pyramidal

Mature Height

25 feet

Crown Spread

15 feet

Limitations

  • Weak wood and/or branch structure
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Avoid extreme sites and areas that heat up early in the spring to protect flower buds. Slight pink on the flower, good upright form.