Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily'

Also Known As

Waterlily Star Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 8'-15'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' plant details

Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This lovely deciduous shrub produces flowers with many, many (20-30!) petals which stay open making it look much like a waterlily creating a wonderful form of the always-deservedly-popular 10-20' Star Magnolia it produces its highly fragrant pink-tinged flowers from darker-pink buds 1-3 weeks later than the species extending the bloom time; perfect for specimen, foundation or hedges. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This M. stellata cultivar has double the number of tepals that the species has. The white flowers have a pink flush when they open. The plant will get 15-20’ and have a huge mass of flowers.

By: Gossler Farms

Tends to be pinker in bud than most, and quite hardy. It's a bushy upright tree, fragrant, and late blooming.

By: Heritage Seedlings

When the blooms of many other magnolias start to fade, 'Waterlily's' pale pink buds open, revealing fragrant, white semidouble flowers with more than 32 petals! Habit is narrow and upright. One of our best sellers!