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  • MAGNOLIA x loebneri 'Merrill'
    MAGNOLIA x loebneri 'Merrill'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CAMELLIA 'Galaxie' and MAGNOLIA x loebneri 'Merrill'
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    MAGNOLIA x loebneri 'Merrill'

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    Large white fragrant flowers
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    2 to 3 Litre  
    Delivery Information
    Not available until May 2026
    £17.50 each 
    Not available until May 2026 -
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £50.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.
    • Place of origin
      USA. 1939. Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Boston. Dr Karl Sax
    • Magnolias - larger gardens
    • Magnolia
    • Deciduous
    • White
    • Goblet-shaped
      Then star-shaped, 10-15cm (4-6in) across.
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Obovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      7m (23ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Or vigorous, medium tree
    • Tree
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        7m (23ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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    £6.50
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