Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' Nut Similar to the Silver birch

Similar to the Silver birch but more upright and uniform in habit

deep furrows

Narrowly columnar in youth

Pendulous seed cones emerge magenta-purple

with white to pale rose flowers and golden-yellow

Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' Nut Similar to the Silver birchA petite magnolia producing a confetti of fluttery star shaped pure white flowers. The outer petals sometimes have a pink to light violet stripe. The flowers are more resistant to late night frost damage. Merrill is of more upright habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens. It tolerates a wide range of soil, including clay and chalk. Ultimate height and spread of perhaps 6 8 meters after many years.