Magnolia Stellata - how tall??

[learntojive]

I've put a Magnolia stellata in my front garden under the window as the label says a height of 1.5 which I presume is metres.
I was gardening out there one day and a chap stopped and asked me why I'd put it there as his is 15 feet high. Are there different types of this magnolia, is he wrong - or am I reading the label incorrectly?
Can I prune this tree if it gets too high?
Also, if I would be better moving it, should I do it now (it's been in about 2 months and seeems to be doing well) or let it get more established.
One last thing, would this tree grow in a pot if I can't find another place for it?
Thanks for any help you can give me, Anne

[shaneystar2]

According to this they can grow to 25 feet !
But ...don't panic ..here it says ten feet ...still quite tall though in front of a window ..but they take years to reach that height .You only need to shape them they don't really require pruning .

[Robinia]

I agree with shaneystar, it may grow to about 10 ft but that will take a very long time.
However, if you intend to stay in your present home I'd be inclined to move it to a place where you can enjoy it to it's full potential in coming years. I can see one from my window & it's beautiful when it flowers.
As they don't like being moved the sooner it's done the better, but you'll have to keep it well watered.
Seems it would be ok in a pot see here

[learntojive]

Thanks everyone (sorry for the delay, I've been away) I think I'll risk moving it now, it's not been in too long and looks quite healthy, I wouldn't want it to get fully established and then end up killing it.