Magnolia x loebneri 'Spring Snow' (Loebner Magnolia, Spring Snow Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | x loebneri |
| Cultivar | 'Spring Snow' |
| Synonyms | Magnolia kobus var. loebneri 'Spring Snow' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4a - 8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -34.4 - -9.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 15 |
| Height | 7.5 - 9m tree |
| Spread | 4 - 8 metres |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban street side plantings are best avoided. |
| Shape | A rounded form. |
| Landscape | As a specimen or border shrub. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun to partial shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil class, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. |
| Pests | Affected by diseases like coral spot, grey mould, honey fungus, fungal leaf spot or iron deficiency and lime-induced chlorosis. Can be damaged by horse chestnut scale, capsid bug and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The bark is smooth and can range from brown to grey in colour with pronounced, small, white lenticels. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green foliage throughout the season. The pointed leaves turn coppery-bronze in autumn. |
| Flower Description | Pure white, about 15 petals (tepals), fragrant. |
| Fruit Description | Showy pink fruit displayed from early to mid autumn. |
| Texture Description | A fine to medium textured plant that remains consistent throughout all seasons. |
Photographs
Magnolia × loebneri 'Spring Snow', form, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Spring Snow', flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Magnolia × loebneri 'Spring Snow', flower, Lanhydrock House and Garden, Bodmin, Cornwall, United Kingdom.