Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth'

Also Known As

Magnolia 'Spring Welcome'®
Spring Welcome® Loebner Magnolia

Plant type

tree

size

H: 18'
W: 18'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth' plant details

Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 FT wide, 18 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia x loebneri 'Ruth'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Magnolias are rarely winter hardy in zone 3, and this introduction developed by North Dakota State University from a seedling that has proven to be quite winter hardy in USDA zone 3 for the past 20 years, even after winters with temperatures down to minus 38 °F. Plants are dense, well branched and flowers are pale pink in bud, gradually opening to pristine white with 11 - 13+ tepals and 3 to 4 1/2-inches in diameter.