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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 08, 2008

I am searching for a verticillium wilt resistant tree to replace a dying 15 yr. old Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'. Why this tree is diseased now when it is nearing maturity is a mystery to me. It began exhibiting symptoms last year and I confirmed the diagnosis just this week. It does not look like the tree wiil compartmentalize the infection and grow through it. Anyway, I've always loved a tri-colored beech. The magnolia thrived in its current soil and exposure. The exposure is north facing, almost but not quite an understory planting with open shade until mid afternoon. The soil is well amended pH 6.5. The magnolia was top dressed with compost every two years or so and mulched with pine bark for nearly its entire root area. Thus the soil for planting area of the beech is very, very good. What I've read in the plant files indicates there can be exposure issues with the tri-colored beech. Any advice? Or suggestions for a magnolia replacement? The other obvious choice would be a dogwood. I'm open to that too. But the number of available cultivars are so many that I havn't a clue as to a choice.

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Weerobin Saint Louis, MO(Zone 6a) Jul 09, 2008

I have a tricolor beech which looks really good in spring, but edges are burnt by mid-summer.
Mine is in a thoroughly understory position, rarely direct sun.
So I suspect afternoon sun might cook it.

How about a stewartia for your location? Beautiful flowers, bark, fall color ... can't go wrong.
See Victorgardener's beautiful pictures in a recent thread.
Good luck with whatever you choose.

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 09, 2008

Thank you - That's what I needed to know. The Beech is out. I'll look at the Stewartia. I've never come across one locally so I'm unfamiliar.

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snapple45 Holland, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 09, 2008

I looked. The Stewartia is the choice! I also found a source close, sort of, Gee Farms which has 7-8' available. They are pricey - but it's worth it. Wow - I dont' know how to thank you. I just didn't want a dogwood. They are plentiful around here and I already have two established ones. A third dogwood was just not appealing.

The Stewartia will be an excellent addition. I'm almost looking forward to the day I have to remove the Dr. Merrill - almost. It helps to know that I have something that nice to replace it with.

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