Magnolia stellata x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
Small, slender-branched, rounded, upright, deciduous tree or large shrub, with mid-green 4" - 6"leaves.
Star-shaped, fragrant, pale lilac-pink 3" - 5" flowers borne in mid-spring.
Multi-stemmed habit.
* Deer Resistant * Attracts: Hummingbirds, Birds, Bees & Beneficial Insects*
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Tree |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
20' - 30' |
| Spread |
15' - 20' |
| Shape |
Upright & Spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Light Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds leaves in Autumn |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
Pinkish White |
| Specimen |
Yes |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 - 9 |
