Overview
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' is a bushy, spreading branched, columnar upright tree in the genus Magnolia, part of the Magnoliaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens and wall side borders.
About
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' is a deciduous tree cultivar within the Magnolia genus, known for its bushy, spreading branched, and columnar upright habit. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with south, west, or east-facing aspects. It grows well in moist but well-drained soils, including clay, loam, and sand, with acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, 'Merrill' is suitable for architectural, cottage, informal, city, courtyard, and wall side gardens.
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About the genus
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. The natural range of Magnolia species is disjunct, with a main center in east, south and southeast Asia and a secondary center in South America, Central America, the West Indies, and some species in eastern North America.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Magnolia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Wall side borders
- Fragrance
- Mildly fragrant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill'
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Horse chestnut scale, Capsid bug
- Disease resistance
- Coral spot, Phytophthora, Grey moulds, Honey fungus, Virus, Fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill'?
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' need?
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' hardy in the UK?
Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill'?
Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Seed.
More in the Magnolia genus
- Magnolia Watermelon ('Mgwat2011b'PBR)
- Magnolia campbellii 'Ann Jenkins'Campbell's Magnolia
- Magnolia macrophylla 'Sara Gladney'Bigleaf Magnolia
