Magnolia loebneri 'Merrill' - 200-250 CM C80

Description
The Loebner's Magnolia 'Merrill' (Magnolia x loebneri) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from April to May. The Loebner's Magnolia 'Merrill' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Magnolia loebneri (x) 'Merrill'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * Late frost-tolerant, can be partially planted over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Loebner's Magnolia 'Merrill' are medium green, ovate and alternate. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size.

Spread
United States.

Frost hardiness
The Loebner's Magnolia 'Merrill' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, multi-stemmed.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' is a heartroot.