Magnolia × loebneri
Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia × loebneri - Leaves
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
White (Large (4-6" across), fragrant, star-like white flowers with 10-15 tepals; early spring)
 Foliage:
Bronze (New leaves in spring); Green (Summer foliage); Yellow (Bronze-yellow fall foliage)
 Fruit:
Red (Mature cone-like fruits that split to reveal red seeds; sometimes absent)
 Ultimate Height:
20-30 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20-30 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
Moist, well-drained soils with high organic matter
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (4-6" long and 1-2.25" wide) are alternate, simple and obovate with entire margins and a rounded apex. Both vegetative and flower buds are covered in silky pubescence. Stems are vertical lenticels and are fragrant when bruised.
 Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 463
  • Specimen 602

    • Additional Information

    The Loebner Magnolia is a small, rounded, vigorous tree that produces large, fragrant, white flowers in early spring. Plant in a protected location to prevent spring frosts from damaging the flowers.

    When Magnolia × loebneri has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    5 Magnolia × loebneri found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    1ORIG_2984*AHIKS
    22009_13459*AHORTPARK
    32009_13463*AHORTPARK
    42013_00646*AHORTPARK
    52013_00645*AHORTPARK

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