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‘Merrill’

Magnolia

Magnolia x loebneri

'Merrill'

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Merrill Magnolia blooming heavily in the landscape Merrill Magnolia abundant pink blooms in the landscape
  • Fragrant
  • Pink blooms
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Merrill' is an attractive tree-form magnolia with fragrant flowers that appear before the foliage in spring. White petals are blushed with pink.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
15 - 30'
Width
15 - 30'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Moist, rich, acidic soils with good drainage are required.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. Selective pruning only is recommended; do so after flowering.

Uses

Specimen plant; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Flowers can be damaged or destroyed by unexpected frosts - site in a protected area if this is likely to be an issue in your climate.

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Tree

Filters: Botanical genus: Magnolia, Common name: Magnolia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Tree

Filters: Botanical genus: Magnolia, Common name: Magnolia, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage