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 |