Magnolia x loebneri
Saucer Magnolia
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Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Description
Magnolia × loebneri Kache is a hybrid of two Magnolia species, the Japanese Magnolia kobus and M. stellata. crossed by Garteninspektor Max Löbner of Pillnitz, Germany, shortly before World War I; it first flowered in 1917. The deciduous, elegant and compact multi-stemmed small flowering tree or large shrub, slowly attaining a height of 20 feet and somewhat wider at maturity, is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Blooming
Magnolia flowers come in white, pink, red, purple, or yellow followed by cone-like fruits bearing colorful seeds. Some species take many years to flower.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Growth
Grows best in sun or partial shade. Mulch in early spring, especially where soils are dry. Late frost is a threat to early bloomers.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Planting
Sow seeds in fall in a seedbed. Propagate with cuttings: greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings for deciduous species in summer and semi-ripe cuttings for evergreens in early fall. Can also graft in winter.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Pest
Snails, weevils, thrips, scale insects, and planthoppers. Magnolia is also prone to spot anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot, canker, butt rot, canker, fungal spots, anthracnose, and dieback, all of which are quite common.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes borne before the leaves. M. campbellii can takes up to 30 years to flower.
Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x loebneri) - Soil and irrigation
Magnolias prefer soil that is rich, well-draining, and slightly acidic. Species also require regular watering.
