Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'

Common Name

Loebner Magnolia (white)

Scientific Name

Magnolia x loebneri

Cultivar

'Merrill'

Hardiness Zone

5a [-15 to -20]

Tolerances

Drought

Intolerant

Intolerant

Poor Drainage

Moderate

Moderate

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Intolerant

Intolerant

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Intolerant

Intolerant

Soil Volume

15

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Flower

    Flower

  • Under Power Lines

    Under Power Lines

  • Wildlife

    Wildlife

Form

upright oval

Upright oval

Mature Height

25 feet

Crown Spread

25 feet

Limitations

  • Potentially invasive species
  • Problems with excessive sucker growth

Additional Information

Fast-growing specimen tree with large white flowers. Often multi-stemmed and has a dense branching habit. More resistant to frost than other magnolias.