The Royal Star Magnolia is a small, flowering tree that is typically grown as a rounded shrub. It is also a low-growing tree. Royal Star Magnolia makes an excellent hedge or screen because of its diminutive size. It prefers full sun and moist soil, and its young, star-shaped white flowers bloom in late winter to early spring. When partially shaded, the Royal Star Magnolia Tree grows noticeably taller and is tolerant of a variety of soil types.

The Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' makes a distinctive planting in a snowy winter environment with its bare branches and spreading, rounded crown. The bark has a beautiful gray-white hue.

Without trimming, Royal Star Magnolia Hedge in Japan typically reaches heights of 15 to 20 feet. Magnolia Stellata is an easy-to-care-for 4 to 10-foot high hedge. When used as an accent wall in a late-winter garden or as a driveway lining, the Royal Star Magnolia looks especially lovely.