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Loebner Magnolia

Magnolia X Loebneri

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Overview

Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) is a deciduous hybrid with an elegant, spreading form, reaching 20-30 ft in height and 20-35 ft in width. Noted for its early spring blooms, it showcases star-shaped flowers up to 4 inches across in shades of white and pink. This magnolia thrives in full sun to part shade in zones 5-9, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for specimen or group plantings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 4–4Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — starry blossoms in early to mid-spring; the flower buds are tantalizingly tinged pink, image 52

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
4–4

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — reaching 20-30 ft in height and 20-35 ft in width; radiating from a flush center to create blooms that span up to 4
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — This magnolia thrives in full sun to part shade in zones 5-9; unfurling to reveal white petals
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — shrub / tree for full or half or shade; it resists most pests and diseases, making it a robust addition to any
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — The flower buds are tantalizingly tinged pink
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — Ideal for specimen or group plantings; reaching 20-30 ft in height and 20-35 ft in width
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — Noted for its early spring blooms; requiring minimal pruning
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — reaching 20-30 ft in height and 20-35 ft in width; radiating from a flush center to create blooms that, image 46
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — reaching 20-30 ft in height and 20-35 ft in width
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — radiating from a flush center to create blooms that span up to 4 inches across; starry blossoms in early to mid-spring
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — it showcases star-shaped flowers up to 4 inches across in shades of white and pink
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — turning golden-yellow in the fall
Loebner Magnolia (Magnolia X Loebneri) — Noted for its early spring blooms
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