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| Botanical Name | Magnolia x 'Stellar Ruby' PP29778 (formerly Michelia) |
| Description | Stellar Ruby is a standout banana shrub magnolia hybrid with narrow, dense, pyramidal form and glossy dark green foliage that looks sharp year-round. Spring brings a flush of ruby-colored blooms with an intoxicating banana-tropical fragrance; tip pruning after the first bloom encourages a strong rebloom of paler pink, highly fragrant flowers through summer and fall. In Houston's Zone 9a it thrives beautifully — heat tolerant, salt tolerant, and deer resistant. Amend Houston clay at planting with pine bark or compost to improve drainage and keep roots happy. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade; minimum 4–6 hours of direct light daily. Best flower color develops in full sun; afternoon shade in Houston's peak summer months helps reduce heat stress without sacrificing bloom. |
| Height x Width | 10–15 ft. tall x 6–8 ft. wide; narrow, upright pyramidal habit — an excellent choice for privacy screens, fence lines, and tight planting spaces in the Houston landscape |
| Water | Moderate; water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering during Houston's hot, dry summer spells. Mulch heavily around the base to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature in Houston clay. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 7A–9B; thrives in Houston's Zone 9a with no special winter protection needed for established plants |
| Fertilization | Feed once in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer or one formulated for acid-loving plants (Azalea/Camellia type works well). A single annual feeding is sufficient for established plants in Houston's growing conditions. Avoid fertilizing after September. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning needed — naturally dense and well-shaped. For best rebloom performance, tip prune lightly after the spring flowering flush to stimulate a heavy summer and fall bloom cycle. Any shaping or size pruning is best done after the main bloom period. Naturally requires very little maintenance. |
| Deer Resistance | Excellent; deer resistant |
| Botanical Name | Magnolia x 'Stellar Ruby' PP29778 (formerly Michelia) |
| Description | Stellar Ruby is a standout banana shrub magnolia hybrid with narrow, dense, pyramidal form and glossy dark green foliage that looks sharp year-round. Spring brings a flush of ruby-colored blooms with an intoxicating banana-tropical fragrance; tip pruning after the first bloom encourages a strong rebloom of paler pink, highly fragrant flowers through summer and fall. In Houston's Zone 9a it thrives beautifully — heat tolerant, salt tolerant, and deer resistant. Amend Houston clay at planting with pine bark or compost to improve drainage and keep roots happy. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade; minimum 4–6 hours of direct light daily. Best flower color develops in full sun; afternoon shade in Houston's peak summer months helps reduce heat stress without sacrificing bloom. |
| Height x Width | 10–15 ft. tall x 6–8 ft. wide; narrow, upright pyramidal habit — an excellent choice for privacy screens, fence lines, and tight planting spaces in the Houston landscape |
| Water | Moderate; water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, drought-tolerant but benefits from deep watering during Houston's hot, dry summer spells. Mulch heavily around the base to retain moisture and moderate soil temperature in Houston clay. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 7A–9B; thrives in Houston's Zone 9a with no special winter protection needed for established plants |
| Fertilization | Feed once in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer or one formulated for acid-loving plants (Azalea/Camellia type works well). A single annual feeding is sufficient for established plants in Houston's growing conditions. Avoid fertilizing after September. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning needed — naturally dense and well-shaped. For best rebloom performance, tip prune lightly after the spring flowering flush to stimulate a heavy summer and fall bloom cycle. Any shaping or size pruning is best done after the main bloom period. Naturally requires very little maintenance. |
| Deer Resistance | Excellent; deer resistant |