Merrill Magnolia
Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Magnoliaceae
Plant Description: Small deciduous flowering tree. Produces large, 15 petaled, white fragrant flowers in spring, which bloom prior to the emergence of leaves. Has dark green summer foliage turning to yellow in fall. Prefers fertile soils and moderate waterings. Plant in an area to showcase the spring blossoms.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-25' tall x 10-25' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Early Spring
Bloom Period: Mar - Apr
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Not on display
- Not on display
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
