Leonard Messel Magnolia winter gem Petite Knock Out® is the

Petite Knock Out® is the first-ever

Hardiness Zones : 3-10

hollyhock-like

Closest relative is the dawn redwood (Metasequoia) which is also deciduous

Pinkish-white lacecap flowers mature to a lush burgundy rose

Leonard Messel Magnolia winter gem Petite Knock Out® is theLeonard Messel Magnolia Magnolia loebneri 'Leonard Messel' 'Leonard Messel' is a compact cultivar with a multi stemmed habit and beautiful two toned flowers at an early age. The strap like petals are similar to star magnolia, white on the inside and purplish pink on the outside. The flowers are less susceptible than most magnolias to late frosts. Flowers give way to cone like fruits that ripen to red in late summer, releasing individual red coated