The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: red star magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae subfam. Magnolioideae (magnolia family)

Distribution: Species native to Japan

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: This slow-growing, deciduous, small tree to large shrub can reach a height of 8' and width of 6'. Yellow-green summer leaves turn yellow-bronze in the fall. Flowers are a purplish rose color that fades to pink. Nice specimen or accent tree. Wada selection