Hardiness zone:
4 – 9
Height:
20 – 30
Spread:
slightly greater than
Habit:
Rounded to broad rounded
Light:
Best in sun or partial shade
Soil:
Rich, acidic and well-drained soil preferable
Flowers:
pink-budded, white flowers, 4 – 6 in diameter, in March – April
Fruit:
Landscape use:
Good tree magnolia for the South
History:
Magnolia x loebneri is the result of a cross between M. kobus and M. stellata made shortly before World War I
Pests\Problems:
Flowers have minimal fragrance; excellent foliage; tremendous vigor
Significant Features:
Essentially problem-free; mildew never observed
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