Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Royal Star'
This hardy Japanese magnolia remains among the most popular. In April its pink buds open to double white fragrant flowers of 25-30 petals, 3-4 inches in diameter. An upright and densely branched plant, it has dark green foliage that shifts to bronze in fall.
Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Royal Star'
Set top of rootball two inches above the ground level. Mix half garden soil and half planting mix. Mound soil to form water basin.