Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' Fruit The deeply lobed leaves grow

The deeply lobed leaves grow in tufts along the branches giving a the tree a very distinc appearance

but not salt (for icy roads)

these are later followed by bean-like

A very small tree/shrub

The Japanese name means 'celestial river'

Magnolia stellata 'Rosea' Fruit The deeply lobed leaves growA distinct and charming, slow growing Japanese shrub forming a compact rounded specimen usually wider than high. Pink buds open up to pale pink flowers in March to April then fade to white before giving way to lush, mid green leaves. Buds are sensitive to frost and morning sun. Tolerant of clay but dislikes alkaline or chalky soils. Hardy.