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Merrill Magnolia

Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'

Pronunciation: mag-NOH-lee-uh LEB-ner-eye
SKU #05995
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OVERVIEW
Description Vigorous-growing deciduous large shrub or small tree with dense branching habit. Large star-like flowers have a pleasing light fragrance. Blooms at an early age. Very useful in shrub borders.
Light Full sun
Watering Once established, water deeply when dry.
Blooms Early spring
Mature Size Fast growing to 12 ft. tall and 15 ft. wide; reaches 25 ft. tall and wide as a tree.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border
Design Ideas Though technically a tree, grow this big flowering Magnolia as a large shrub. It is a perfect size for foundation planting against dark walls or beside windows where you can enjoy the flowers at close range. Integrate into flowering shrub borders or use as an accent among perennials. Make it the focal point of a smaller city garden, where you can carefully control the shape for night lighting and visibility. Such large softly colored blossoms make a great study up close around patios, porches and other outdoor living spaces.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Looks beautiful in an early spring border with such flowering shrubs as Spring Glory Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia 'Spring Glory'), Double Pink Bridal Wreath (Spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'), Super RedTM Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica 'Moned') and the early flowering Mount Baker Canadian Lilac (Syringa x hyacinthiflora 'Mount Baker'). Top it off with Pink Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda 'Rosea') or the potent magenta Ernest Markham Clematis (Clematis x 'Ernest Markham').
CARE
Care Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
HISTORY
Lore This genus includes over 80 species from north American and Asia, named after Pierre Magnol, (1638-1715), a botanist of Montpelier, France.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.