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Magnolia Dr Merrell

Common Name: Dr Merrell Magnolia

Magnolia × loebneri ‘Merrill’ (Dr. Merrill Magnolia) is a deciduous shrub or small tree with a vigorous, rounded to broad habit, featuring dark green foliage and masses of fragrant, star-like white flowers lightly blushed pink at the base. It blooms in early to mid-spring before the leaves emerge and is especially valued for flowering heavily at a young age, good winter hardiness, and blooming late enough to avoid some frost damage. It is a hybrid of Magnolia kobus × Magnolia stellata.

Type: Shrub / small tree
Mature Size: 20–30' W × 20–30' H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Rounded to broad, multi-stemmed or small tree form

Light: Full sun to part shade
Soil / Water: Rich, moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils; moderate water, prefers consistent moisture during establishment
Bloom Time / Length: Early to mid-spring; moderate (about 2–3 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for specimen planting, mixed shrub borders, and larger foundation or lawn areas. Its floriferous white blooms, fragrance, and reliable hardiness make it one of the best Loebner magnolias for a strong early spring display.

Care:
Plant in a protected site with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist, and prune only if needed after flowering. Spring planting is often recommended for best establishment. 

Plant Type:	Deciduous Tree, Flowering Ornamental Tree
Width:	20-30'
Height:	20-30'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Fast
Zone:	5–8
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Bees
Exposure:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Mid Spring, Early Spring
Landscape/Use:	Specimen, Accent Plant
Shape:	Oval, Rounded, Clump, Broad
Soil Type	Clay, Rich, Moist well-drained, Slightly Acidic
Flower Color:	White
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Yellow