With its up to 15 cm large, star-shaped and snow-white flowers, it shines like a diamond. After flowering, it is the lush green leaves that turn it into a pretty ornamental tree. So why not plant the star magnolia as a standard in the garden?

A rarity that you can grow yourself or buy

Whoever acquires a standard star magnolia can count themselves lucky. It is a rarity that is traded on the market at high cost. The circumference of the trunk is usually between 10 and 12 cm when you buy it and the crown starts at a height of 180 cm.

Don't worry. You can grow the standard star magnolia yourself. However, this requires knowledge of the refinement and cutting of such trees. A vigorous root base (grafting base) is required to grow such a plant.

Advantages of a standard star magnolia

A star magnolia on a clear stem is the ideal choice for bright courtyards, parks, large plots of land, open spaces, public areas and spacious gardens. In the solitary stand, this plant makes a lot! It is also well suited as a standard tree for avenues.

The star magnolia on a standard tree has the following advantages, among others:

  • unusual eye-catcher
  • provides shade in summer
  • flower-studded crown can be seen from afar
  • Space for seating underneath
  • good nesting place for birds

Disadvantages of a standard star magnolia

However, there are some disadvantages that arise. Imagine your star magnolia not blooming. Then it becomes difficult to examine their crown for diseases, for example.

Furthermore, such a deciduous tree needs an area of 80 square meters to grow (strong roots) and a planting distance of 8 m to other plants. In addition, cutting is made more difficult and the crown can only be thinned out using a ladder. An increased risk of accidents should not be underestimated.

tips and tricks

Since the star magnolia usually has no special care needs, caring for a high trunk is not a problem. Rarely will the use of a ladder and cutting tools be necessary.

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Trees