magnolia 'Gold Star'

Grow in moist, well drained humus-rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flowers. Further magnolia cultivation advice

Magnolia pruning should be carried out in midsummer when in full leaf

Softwood and greenwood cuttings from new shoots in late spring to early summer and semi-hardwood cuttings from late summer to autumn

Susceptible to scale insect

Susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora root rot