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Magnolia x. loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
Magnolia
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Star-like purple flowers open from pink buds
- Grey bark and branches
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, organically rich, well-drained loam and full sun to partial shade. Generally not tolerant of dry or wet soil extremes or urban pollutants. Plant in a location protected from spring frost. May take 3 to 4 years to flower. Little pruning may be necessary but light pruning can be done right after flowering. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 20-25 ft
Spread: 20-25 ft
Price Level 1: $69.99~#3
Bloom Color:
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Garden
- Specimen
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Magnolia
Common Name: Loebner Magnolia
Small deciduous tree with a rounded crown and obovate, green leaves. Fragrant, white, pink or lilac, star-like flowers with 10 to 15 petals bloom in early spring. Flowers may be followed by cone-like fruits that ripen to red in late summer. Great as a specimen, in shrub borders and woodland edges.