Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill', a selection from the ‘Arnold Arboretum’ in the US from a hybrid of Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata. Generally develops into a multi-trunk tree with a wide egg-round crown, a height of approx. 7 m and a width up to 7.5 m. The purely white flowers have twelve large petals which are 6-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide, producing the largest flowers of the Magnolia x loebneri range. Very floriferous. Early flowering, more or less at the same time as Magnolia stellata, from early April to the end of April. To be used as an avenue and street tree. Less susceptible to late night frost.