Loebner Magnolia 'Leonard Messel' (Magnolia × loebneri 'Leonard Messel') is grown for its early spring display of starry, fragrant blooms and its refined small-tree shape. You will see deep purple buds open to pink and white flowers before or as the foliage emerges, creating strong seasonal interest when little else is in bloom.

Plant it where you can enjoy the spring show and where it has room to mature. With a typical mature height around 20-25 ft and a similar or broader spread, it works well as a specimen in the lawn, near a patio, or at the edge of a woodland garden. A sheltered location helps protect the flowers from wind and late frosts, which can spot or shorten the bloom season.

For best performance, give it moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during establishment and during dry spells, especially in summer, since this magnolia can be sensitive to drought. A 2-3 inch mulch layer helps keep roots cool and conserves moisture, but keep mulch a few inches back from the trunk.

Site in full sun for the best flowering, though it can also grow in part shade. Prune only as needed to shape or remove damaged wood, and do it right after flowering so you do not remove next year's buds. With good siting and consistent moisture, you will have a reliable spring-flowering tree that adds fragrance, color, and graceful structure year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 240-300"
• Spread: 240-300"
• Fragrant: Yes

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