Southern Living® 'Stellar Ruby' Magnolia Tree

Fragrant Ruby Blooms with Year-Round Interest

The Southern Living® ‘Stellar Ruby’ Magnolia is a fragrant, evergreen shrub that brings bold color to any landscape. Unlike larger magnolia varieties, this compact hybrid produces ruby-pink, banana-scented blooms beginning in late spring and continuing intermittently into early fall. Each flower stands out beautifully against the plant’s dense, glossy green foliage.

Its naturally columnar shape makes it a smart choice for narrow spaces, screening, or as a low-maintenance vertical accent. Whether you're creating a hedge, softening a fence line, or anchoring a garden border, the Stellar Ruby brings a polished and lush look to your garden.

This variety is tough, too. It tolerates heat, drought, and even salt while resisting common pests and diseases. Plus, with year-round evergreen foliage and a longer-than-usual bloom season, it offers year-round interest you can enjoy again and again.

Easy to grow and elegant in every season, the Stellar Ruby is a showstopper for any warm-climate garden that wants beauty without the fuss. Grow this unique magnolia variety today!

About Southern Living®: The Southern Living® Plant Collection was created to bring gardeners plants that truly thrive in real-world landscapes. Each variety is carefully selected and rigorously tested to ensure it performs beautifully—especially in challenging Southern conditions like heat and humidity. Since its introduction in 2008, the collection has focused on offering reliable, solution-driven plants with outstanding color, form, and durability, so you can garden with confidence and enjoy lasting results.