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Magnolia x loebneri Leonard Messel

Leonard Messel Magnolia

Deep pink buds open to strap-like, pink blooms with a white centre. The buds appear to be exceptionally frost resistant. This upright, large shrub, or single-stemmed, small tree sports a rounded crown.

  • »  Closed bud is pink, opening to a pink bloom that fades to light pink
  • »  Strap-like petals overlap
  • »  Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in colour in the fall
  • »  Upright, medium-sized shrub
  • »  Bloom Time: March to April

5gal
$204.00
7gal
$264.00
B&B in Container Low Inventory
$405.00
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
Habit
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Rounded
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Magnolia grow best in a moist, organically rich, well-drained loam, in full sun to partial shade. Avoid southern exposures where the buds may be induced to open too early in late winter.