Magnolia virginiana
$34.00 / 2G
Sweet Bay Magnolia ·
Description
Sweetbay Magnolia is a tree suited to full sun to part sun and average to moist conditions. It offers white color in late spring to summer. Useful for native and wildlife-focused plantings.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use. Fits naturally into Mid-Atlantic planting palettes and habitat-minded gardens.
Features
Straight species; fragrant white flowers late spring; cone-like aggregate fruit; matures about 15 - 35 ft tall and 10 - 25 ft wide; regional native species
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, flowering tree, woodland edge
| Magnolia virginiana | |
| Sweetbay Magnolia | |
| Semi | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average to moist moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average to Moist moisture; Rich, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| North America | |
| Is Native | |
| Yes | |
| Medium | |
| No |
| 5 - 10 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–10; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| High Organic | |
| 5 - 7 | |
| 15 - 35 ft | |
| 10 - 25 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 10 - 25 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Late Spring | |
| Strong | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Pollinators | |
| Coastal Area | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Very Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |