Dr. Merrill Magnolia - Early Blooming White Fragrant Flowering Tree

Welcome spring with Dr. Merrill Magnolia, one of the earliest blooming magnolias featuring pure white fragrant flowers that cover the entire tree in early spring. This vigorous hybrid magnolia combines the best traits of star magnolia and Magnolia kobus, creating a spectacular flowering tree that reaches impressive heights while delivering breathtaking early-season blooms.

Why Choose Dr. Merrill Magnolia:

• Earliest Blooming: One of the first magnolias to bloom in spring
• Pure White Fragrant Flowers: Stunning blooms with delightful scent
• Vigorous Grower: Strong, healthy growth habit
• Impressive Size: Can reach 20-30 feet tall
• Hybrid Vigor: Cross between stellata (star) and Magnolia kobus

Key Features:

• Early Spring Blooms: Flowers appear before most other trees
• Fragrant White Flowers: Pure white blooms cover the entire tree
• Vigorous Growth: Healthy, strong-growing tree
• Versatile Light Requirements: Grows best in full sun to part shade
• Mulch Preference: Thrives with ample mulch at the base
• Hardy & Reliable: Excellent for Canadian gardens

Size at Maturity:

• Height: 20-30 feet
• Width: 15-20 feet
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Bloom time: Early spring
• Flower color: Pure white
• Fragrance: Yes

Ideal Uses:

• Spring flowering focal point
• Specimen tree plantings
• Fragrant garden features
• Early season color
• Ornamental landscape trees

Emily's Tip: Dr. Merrill Magnolia is one of the earliest blooming magnolias around! Pure white fragrant flowers cover the tree in early spring, creating a spectacular display. This magnolia is a cross between stellata (star) and Magnolia kobus, making it a vigorous grower that can reach 20-30 feet tall. Magnolias grow best in full sun to part shade with ample mulch at the base.

Celebrate spring's arrival with this stunning early-blooming magnolia that delivers fragrance and beauty year after year.