Magnolia 'Centennial Blush'

Common Name: Centennial Blush Star Magnolia

Scientific Name: Magnolia stellata ‘Centennial Blush’

Zone: 4 to 9

Blossom Colour: Blush‑pink (petals are pale pink with slightly deeper centers)

Flowering Type: Very early spring (before leaf‑out); profuse star‑shaped blossoms

Summer Colour: Medium‑green, ovate foliage

Fall Colour: Yellow to bronze‑gold

Mature Height (ft): 10 to 12

Mature Spread (ft): 8 to 10

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade (best bloom in full sun)

Tree Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree

Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well‑drained, slightly acidic soil—mulch helps retain moisture and moderate soil temperature

Fertilization: Feed in early spring with a slow‑release, balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or a fertilizer formulated for acid‑loving plants