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Burgundy StarTM

Magnolia

Burgundy Star features an abundance of large magenta flowers, which eventually open to a star shape. The petals can be up to 8cm long.

The tree grows with a distinctly upright habit, almost fastigiate - with branches emerging at acute angles from the main stem. This is quite unusual amongst magnolias, making Burgundy Star a good choice if space is limited.

Burgundy Star magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £85.00
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season

How to grow

Burgundy Star is very cold hardy, so winter cold should not be an issue in any part of the UK. However for best results plant in a sheltered sunny spot.

History

Burgundy Star was developed by Mark Jury, one of the world's leading breeders of new Magnolia varieties, and released in 2008. It is the result of a cross between 'Nigra' and 'Vulcan'. In most respects it takes after 'Nigra', but the large flower size comes from 'Vulcan'. Neither parent has the unusual fastigiate habit seen in Burgundy Star.

Burgundy Star characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive tree / plant
  • Growth habitColumnar / Fastigiate
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • SunlightPrefers full sun
  • PruningNo need to prune
  • Growth rateSlow
  • Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
  • Flower colourRed - darkMagenta
  • Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
  • Flowering monthMarch
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnGreen
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originNew Zealand
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

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