Magnolia-Leonard Messel.  A deciduous, hardy shrub or small tree. Star shaped flowers appear in spring, scented lilac pink. Grown in moist but well-drained neutral to acid soil in full sun or part shade with shelter from cold winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Will grow in moist alkaline soils. Minimal pruning required, see magnolia pruning. Deciduous magnolias should only be pruned between midsummer and early autumn Click here for more Magnolia Trees