Magnolia Gold Star

Common Name:
Gold Star Magnolia

Description:
Magnolia ‘Gold Star’ is a striking deciduous magnolia hybrid, prized for its soft yellow, star-shaped flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. The delicate, pale-yellow blooms emerge on bare branches before the foliage appears, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark stems. The lightly fragrant flowers have a graceful, airy quality, making Gold Star an elegant addition to any landscape. This medium-sized tree has a pyramidal to spreading habit, with lush green summer foliage that turns golden in autumn. Thriving in well-drained, slightly acidic soils, Gold Star performs best in full sun to part shade and is highly frost-tolerant, making it an excellent feature tree for Melbourne gardens.

Form:

• Tree - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6m
• Width: 3–4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Soft Yellow

Key Attributes:

• Deciduous
• Architectural / Feature tree
• Seasonal Interest with Flowers and Autumn Foliage
• Suitable for Medium Gardens
• Frost Tolerant
• Lightly Fragrant
• Attracts Pollinators

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for contrasting seasonal colour
• Camellia sasanqua for complementary flowering in autumn and winter
• Hosta for shade-loving underplanting
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft textural contrast