Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Magnoliaceae

Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Grows from a large, densely branching shrub into a broad, ovoid, small tree with a height of about 5 m. The star-shaped flowers open around mid-April to mid-May. They are about 12.5 cm in size and consist of about 12 narrow petals that are a warm, light purplish red on the outside. The inside is light pink to whitish pink. Discovered by James Comber, head gardener of Nymans Gardens in Haywards Heath, Sussex, UK. Its small size makes it suitable for residential areas, squares and gardens.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Height
5 m
Width
3-5m
Crown
broad ovoid, dark, dense crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey, green
Leaf
green
Flowers
whitepink, flowers in April
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6 (-23,3 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green pink white April average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
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Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel'

Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' can eventually reach a height of 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia ×loebneri 'Leonard Messel' blooms in april.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

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For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.