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Russian Mountain Ash vs Royal Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata Royal Star

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Royal Star Magnolia
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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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The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

Royal Star Magnolia Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none


Bark: shiny grey
Flowers: lare, white, showy
Flowers: showy white
Berries: orange-red
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: star magnolia
Other Names: russian rowan