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Leonard Messel' Loebner Magnolia 2-2.5" cal B&B

Leonard Messel' Loebner Magnolia 2-2.5" cal B&B

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Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' - Single Stem Information Page
Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' - Single Stem

Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' - Single Stem

Description

The Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' is a deciduous, single-stem magnolia known for its stunning, star-shaped pink flowers that bloom in early spring. It is a hybrid between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata, offering a beautiful display of color and form. Its flowers are fragrant and appear before the foliage, providing an early burst of color in the garden.

Suggested Uses

This magnolia is ideal for use as a specimen tree in gardens, parks, and large containers. It can be planted in mixed borders or as a focal point in a lawn. Its early bloom makes it perfect for adding spring interest to any landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' - Single Stem
  • Common Name Common Name: Leonard Messel' Loebner Magnolia
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 15-20 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Early spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes, flowers are fragrant
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for cut flowers
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Azaleas, Rhododendrons, and other spring-flowering shrubs

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially in dry periods
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage to branches
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