‘Leonard Messel’ Loebner Magnolia
Size
15-20′ Tall and Wide
Light Requirements
Full sun to part shade
Soil and Moisture Requirements
Moist, rich, well drained soils. Does well in loamy soils
Growth Rate
Moderate (~1’/year)
Season of Interest
Mid spring, generally blooms mid to late April
Flower Color
Light pink
Fruit
Cone like aggregate of follicles that will split when matured to show red seeds
Fall Color
Yellow
Uses
This smaller cultivar of magnolia would make for a great accent tree near your house. The large showy flowers are a gorgeous eye catcher making this tree a great specimen plant for your yard or landscape beds. The flowers are delicate so a late frost or heavy wind can shorten the bloom time. To avoid this, plant your magnolias in a more sheltered or covered area to lessen the effects of the weather.