Deeproot Plant Base Online - Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

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botanical name:
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

family: Magnoliaceae

characteristics: tree
height: 7.00m width: 5.00m
growth rate: medium
growth habit: broad headed
leaf colour: green
flower colour: pink
main period of interest: Spring

growing conditions: full sun, part shade, moist soil, clay soil
prefered soil pH: neutral-acid
minimum temperature: -12°C
USDA zone: 8 to 9

description:
Hybrid magnolia which will ultimately make a small spreading tree. Very attractive star shaped flowers, soft lilac pink flushed with purple. Will produce flowers on comparatively young plants.

cultivation:
Not too fussy about soil, moist, reasonably fertile, humus-rich, acid to neutral soil is ideal. Will thrive in heavy clay and tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Best with some protection from strong winds, in sun or part shade. Flower buds may suffer damage from hard frosts.
If required, prune unwanted or crossing branches when dormant in autumn or late winter to very early spring.

other notes:
Hybrid of Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata 'Rosea', raised at Nymans, East Sussex, UK.