Common Name
Loebner Magnolia (white)
Scientific Name
Magnolia x loebneri
Cultivar
'Merrill'
Hardiness Zone
5a [-15 to -20]
Tolerances
Drought
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Poor Drainage
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Intolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intolerant.jpg?itok=whiVJl9Z)
Intolerant
Soil Volume
15
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Flower
Under Power Lines
Wildlife
Form
![upright oval](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/4_oval.jpg?itok=BNlzqWwB)
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.