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Tree comparisons


Magnolia
Sweet Merlot

Sweet Merlot is a compact Mangolia, with rich dark red wine-coloured tulip-shaped flowers.
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Growing


Magnolia
Sweet Merlot
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Some shade
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered site
Free-draining site
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Identification


Magnolia
Sweet Merlot
Flower colourPink - dark
Flowering monthApril
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Country of originNew Zealand
Annual cycleDeciduous
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