This deciduous tree to large shrub has an upright rounded habit with solitary or multiple smooth trunks. It has mid-green oblong leaves that form a dense canopy and the fragrant star-shaped pinkish-white flowers appear before the leaves during mid spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Magnolia x loebneri is a hybrid from Magnolia kobus x Magnolia stellata and was found in Japan growing in moist fertile well-drained alkaline soils. It prefers an open sunny to protected position and is drought tender but late frosts will damage the flowers.

Loebner Magnolia is an attractive small tree that is grown for its flowers and its dense habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen for summer shade or used in border plantings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for cool moist positions in coastal or mountain regions. ID 1694

Magnolia (mag-NO-lee-uh) x loebneri (LURB-na-ree)

Magnoliaceae (mag-NOL-ee-AY-see-ee)