Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’
$394.99
Magnolia loebneri Merrill is a broad deciduous tree covered with fragrant white, star-shaped flowers before its leaves open in early spring.
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Description
Magnolia loebneri Merrill develops into a vigorous deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading crown and broad green leaves. In early spring, before the foliage opens, abundant fragrant white flowers cover the branches. Each star-shaped bloom has many broad tepals, often with a soft pink blush near the base, and can reach about 4 inches across.
Choose a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. This adaptable magnolia grows in clay, loam, or sandy soil when drainage is good and moisture remains steady. It accepts acidic, neutral, or alkaline conditions. Give the crown generous room, water during dry periods, and use mulch to conserve soil moisture. Keep pruning minimal and remove unwanted growth from midsummer into early autumn.
Additional information
| Height | 26 ft – 39 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 13 ft – 26 ft |
| Flowering months | April |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower spring | White, Pink |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Round, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Flowering borders, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Tree |
| Use for | Architectural, Sensory, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Merrill magnolia, Merrill Loebner magnolia, Loebner magnolia |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23005577, MAGLOLM17510G, MAGLOLM1757G, MAGLOLM17515G, 201994256, 202017084, 201994483, 45059 |
| Usps | Fragrant white star-shaped flowers open before the spring leaves., A rounded, spreading crown creates a strong specimen tree., Full sun or partial shade and moist soil support spring flowering. |
| Propagation | Take softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Pests | May be affected by scale insects, horse chestnut scale, and capsid bugs. |
| Diseases | May be affected by coral spot, Phytophthora, gray molds, honey fungus, viral disease, or fungal leaf spot. |
| Pruning | Keep pruning minimal; remove unwanted growth between midsummer and early autumn. |
| Hazardous information | The fruits are mildly toxic and should not be eaten. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil moist but well drained, especially during establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered location. |
| Common Name | Merrill Magnolia |