Magnolia stellata can
look like a dense cloud of white blossoms atop a trunk. I have a
white moment in my garden. It is early in the season when the Clematis armandii and
the Plumcot are blooming with the narcissus. I love those plants that produce
flowers for me when little else will. Late February is one of those times.
Even the
scent of the Magnolia stellata foliage makes this a joy to trim. Unfortunately
Magnolia stellata grows so slowly that
this task is too rarely required. The Magnolia stellata petals fall in a carpet of
white, so under-planting with a low groundcover can allow this end of the
season delight to be enjoyed as well. White is a
great tool to draw the eye to the farthest reaches of the landscape.
There is also a pink Magnolia stellata.
High resolution images
of Magnolia stellata are available
