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Siberian Crab Apple vs Royal Star Magnolia

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Royal Star Magnolia
Siberian Crab Apple

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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Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful, cold hardy, ornamental tree. Its stunning white blossoms burst in the spring to produce deep red fruit.

If you are looking for a great landscape or shade tree, Siberian Crab Apple is a beautiful addition to any yard.

As a rootstock, it is one of the hardiest available. Just be aware that Siberian Crab Apple may be incompatible with varieties that don't have crab apple parentage.

Royal Star Magnolia Quick Facts

Siberian Crab Apple Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 7 m (23 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 7 m (23 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Fall colour: bright yellow
Flowers: lare, white, showy
Flowers: white
Fruit: red apples
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: star magnolia
Other Names: siberian apple