Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a compact, multi-stemmed grower that produces star-shaped white flowers with a touch of pink. The flowers open from pale-pink buds in early spring and usually have between 25 to 30 tepals. Magnolia stellata is deciduous and native to Japan. Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' originated in 1947 at John Vermeulen's nursery in Long Island, New York, United States and was introduced by John Vermeulen & Sons nursery in Neshantic Station, New Jersey, United States in the late 1950s. 2.5x2m after 10 years.