Hoyt Arboretum, Portland, Oregon, USA

Common name: Pink Loebner Magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae

Distribution: Garden origin

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Hardiness: Zone 4b -25 to -20 F

Life form: Deciduous tree

Usage: Ornamental flowering shade tree

Comments: 'Leonard Messel' is a compact cultivar with a multi-stemmed habit and beautiful two-toned flowers at an early age. The strap-like petals are similar to star magnolia, white on the inside and purplish-pink on the outside. The flowers are less susceptible than most magnolias to late frosts. 'Leonard Messel' is a cross of M. kobus and M. stellata 'Rosea'. Typically growing to 20’ tall by 15’ wide. Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained loams in full sun to part shade.