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Amur Cherry vs Royal Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata Royal Star

Prunus maackii

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Royal Star Magnolia
Amur Cherry

The Royal Star Magnolia, or Star Magnolia, is an early-blooming, white fragrant flower. It has a form that resembles a starburst, hence the name. This multi-stemmed deciduous shrub is extremely popular and has won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

The Royal Star Magnolia attracts birds and butterflies to your garden, with their large, showy flowers blooming even before it’s foliage which features a medium green leaf. They prefer slightly acidic soils.

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Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Royal Star Magnolia Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: low


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Flowers: lare, white, showy
Flowers: white, in spring
Berries: black fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: star magnolia
Other Names: amur chokecherry