Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Star Wars | Magnolia Lv Xing | |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars features very long-lasting dusky-pink flowers and an upright habit. | A dwarf Magnolia with white cup-shaped flowers, with a distinctive red base to the tepals. Sometimes known as Magnolia Sunrise. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Star Wars | Magnolia Lv Xing | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Scented flowers | Attractive flowers Seed heads / pods |
| Growth habit | Upright | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | Prefers full sun |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Prune after flowering |
| Growth rate | Average | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
Identification
| Magnolia Star Wars | Magnolia Lv Xing | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - dark | White |
| Flowering month | April | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Green | Green |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | Flowers appear first |
| Country of origin | New Zealand | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |