Centennial Blush Star Magnolia — Magnolia stellata 'Centennial Blush' First Editions® (Fragrant Spring Tree)

Centennial Blush Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Centennial Blush' — First Editions®) is one of the most breathtaking and prolific of all spring-blooming small trees — a small open-branched deciduous tree with an upright oval crown that in late winter or early spring, before a single leaf has emerged, erupts in a spectacular and highly fragrant display of large, double-petaled, water lily-like flowers in the palest, most delicate shade of blush pink, formed at nearly every node along every branch for a flowering performance of extraordinary density and impact. The fragrance alone makes Centennial Blush a sensory standout in the late winter garden, and the sheer prolificacy of blooms — covering the bare branches from tip to tip before foliage emerges — is among the most dramatic spring floral displays available in a small-scale ornamental tree. Through the growing season, medium green foliage provides a clean, attractive backdrop before warming to yellow and bronze tones in fall. Best color and bloom in full sun with moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Best sited away from late frost pockets to protect early blooms. Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil preferred.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Focal Point, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers (when young).

COMPANION PLANTS: Witch Hazel, Hellebore, Spring Bulbs

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.