Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' Fruit but not salt (for icy

but not salt (for icy roads)

but at risk with prolonged exposure to temps below -5c

A very small tree/shrub

Pick in October while fruit is still firm and store until November before eating

Equally effective as a feature in a courtyard or in a naturalistic planting scheme in a larger space

Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' Fruit but not salt (for icyA distinct and charming, slow growing Japanese shrub forming a compact rounded specimen usually wider than high. Pink buds open up to pale pink flowers in March to April then fade to white before giving way to lush, mid green leaves. Buds are sensitive to frost and morning sun. Tolerant of clay but dislikes alkaline or chalky soils. Hardy.