Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
Plant Highlights
Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 4-9
Spectacular Blooms Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
- Winner of Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
- Excellent Size for Small Space Gardens
- Two-Toned Strappy Blooms on Bare Branches
- Blooms a Bit Later Than Other Star Magnolias
- Reliably Beats Late Frosts
- Purple Flower Buds Open to White Interior
- Fragrant Blooms Age to Gorgeous Lavender-Pink
- Expertly Shaped as a Single Stem Tree Form
- Fine-Textured Narrow Leaves
- Widely Adaptable
- Cold Hardy
Gain a glorious focal point, the easy way! With ravishing, bi-colored flowers, this showy, Star Magnolia-type fit anywhere...even in courtyards and other small spaces.
Our tree experts have carefully crafted the lovely Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree Form (Magnolia x loebneri 'Leonard Messel') into a single-trunk tree form. They are absolutely breathtaking in bloom.
Purple buds emerge in late winter on the bare branches. You'll be thrilled to track their elongation and growth as a sure sign that Old Man Winter is nearly finished.
Leonard Messel is a bit delayed in opening their buds, compared to other varieties. That's a good thing!
Magnolia blooms can be damaged by frost, so the later the bloom period, the better. These freshly fragranced blooms are incredible, so you'd hate to miss them.
Held on bare branches, the purple buds open into long, strap-like petals. The interior is pure white, and the two-toned display works beautifully when studied up close.
At a distance, the flowering display reads a blended lilac. As the flowers age, they'll mature into a lovely lavender pink with variation from bloom to bloom.
Frankly, it's no wonder why this delightful tree won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. The bloom is showy, yet refined, and so welcome after a long, cold winter.
Honey bees appreciate the flowers, too. Feel good about this choice to support the beneficial pollinators in your neighborhood.
It's okay to sneak a few of the branches for elegant, long-lasting cut flower arrangements. Their fresh, lemony scent only adds to the delightful experience.
These pretty trees also provide shade and screening all season. Use them with pride in your front yard, or appreciate their charm in the backyard, too.
If we are in stock on the site, please place your order right away. We work with professional garden designers across the country, and they move fast to dazzle their clients with these beautiful trees.
Order Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree Form today! What a wonderful small flowering tree.
How to Use Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree Form in the Landscape
Add one as a single specimen to anchor a planting bed. Try it at the corner of your house in your foundation planting. Be sure to enlarge the mulch bed to include it as a very gracious accent.
Give yourself something gorgeous to look at as you do the dishes. This tree looks great as a living screen outside of windows.
Plant a traffic-stopping row of this special tree-form Leonard Messel along your driveway, or use it at your property line. Space them 10 feet apart on center to let the canopies touch, measuring from trunk to trunk. Increase the spacing to 20 feet apart on center, if you prefer a formal row of individual trees.
In a larger property, why not mix with other flowering trees in a long, wide mulched border for a spectacular spring show? Don't forget to underplant with a generous drift of spring-flowering bulbs!
Include some of the hot new Redbud varieties. Mix a Crabapple and Flowering Dogwood tree into the design. Or, stick with Magnolias in all colors.
If you have treasured mature evergreen trees, add a few Leonard Messel Magnolia on the south side in a new mulched bed. Perk up their stolid good looks with charming springtime blooms.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant where they'll receive at least six hours of sunshine a day. You'll get the best flowering with more sun!
They will perform at their best in slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Use a raised bed, if you need to improve drainage.
Mulch is greatly appreciated by all Magnolias. Apply a three-inch layer of pine straw or pine bark mulch. Pull the mulch back six inches all around the trunk.
Keep the roots evenly moist with a regular schedule of supplemental water, in the absence of rainfall. Like Goldilocks, these trees don't like being overly dry or overly wet; keep the moisture "just right".
Prune to shape or correct only after the spring blooms are past. We recommend that you plan out your pruning cuts in advance to avoid unfortunate overzealousness.
Enjoy these spectacular, commercial landscape-grade Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree Form from Nature Hills. Order yours today!
Tree Form vs. Shrub Form
The details make all the difference in a garden. At Naturehills.com, we understand that little things like what form a plant is can greatly impact how you plan your landscape. So before you buy, don’t forget to check which form you’re getting.
Tree Form:
These are plants that have one stem coming from the ground. Plants can also be considered single stem when lower branches are removed to raise the height of the branching to a more desired height. Sometimes, you will hear a tree form referred to as a single stem.
Shrub Form:
These are bushy plants with many stems and branches close to the ground. They are referred to as shrubs or bushes and are often shorter than their tree forms.
