Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial Blush’
Description
‘Centennial Blush’ is a selection of Magnolia stellata that Dr. Michael Dirr found as a seedling from the original ‘Centennial’ Star Magnolia, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Arnold Arboretum in 1972. It is an urban-tough ornamental that has a gorgeous white flower, blushed with a slight pink tinge on the back side of the petals, that emerges in late winter/early spring.
Information
Tree Type | Specialty Ornamental |
Canopy Type | Understory, Upright |
Canopy Shape | Oval |
Soil Condition Tolerances | |
Spring Interest | Yes |
Fall Interest | Yes |
Native Habitat | Non-Native |
Hardiness | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Shape | Oval |
Height | 15-20' |
Spread | 10-20' |
Summer Dig | Yes |
Own Root Clone | Yes |
Flower / Fruit | creamy-white to pink, sweet-scented flowers |
