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Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
A popular hybrid magnolia, known for its early spring bloom in froths of large, extremely fragrant white flowers tinged in pink and picturesque habit of growth; flowers from a young age, excellent size for use as a feature in the home landscape
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Leonard Messel Magnolia will grow to be about 20 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 15 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 80 years or more. This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Height
20 feet
Width
15 feet
Exposure
full sun to partial shade
Water Needs
moist
Hardiness
Zone 4a-4a
Growth Rate
medium