'Leonard Messel' Magnolia

'Leonard Messel' Magnolia is a breathtaking hybrid magnolia celebrated for its profusion of multi-petaled, star-like flowers in a distinctive lilac-pink to deep rose-pink color that covers the bare branches in early to mid-spring before the leaves emerge. With up to 12 narrow, elongated petals per flower, the blooms have a delicate, intricate quality that sets them apart from other magnolias, and the fragrance is sweet and captivating. This upright, multi-stemmed tree or large shrub grows 15 to 20 feet tall and brings exceptional early-season beauty to the landscape. Leonard Messel thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Its extraordinary flower beauty, delightful fragrance, and cold hardiness (to zone 4) make it one of the finest ornamental magnolias.