M. x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Common Name

Loebner Magnolia (pink)

Scientific Name

M. x loebneri

Cultivar

'Leonard Messel'

Hardiness Zone

4a [-25 to -30]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

10

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

round

Round

Mature Height

20 feet

Crown Spread

18 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Specimen tree with notable fragrant, star-like pink flowers. Often multi-stemmed. More resistant to frost than other magnolias.