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Sweetbay Magnolia

Magnolia Virginiana

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Overview

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is an elegant, small deciduous tree, reaching 10-20 feet in height. Noted for its fragrant, creamy-white flowers blooming in late spring to summer, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soils. Its glossy green leaves with silvery undersides provide a striking visual, while red fruit attracts birds. Hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite choice for mixed borders or focal points.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type TreeClimate Temperate

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — is a versatile addition to any garden or landscape design; hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite, image 56

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–35 Ft.
Mature width: 12–35 Ft.

Classification

Type: Tree
Family: Magnoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known for its striking

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — lemony scent from late spring to early summer; this deciduous to semi-evergreen tree, image 84

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — The Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — The leaves themselves are slender; the Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — It tolerates wet conditions; can reach heights of 10 to 35 feet with a spread of 10 to 30 feet

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — It tolerates wet conditions; can reach heights of 10 to 35 feet with a spread of 10 to 30 feet, image 67

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Each bloom spreads 2 to 3 inches across and adds a delicate allure to the foliage's backdrop of glossy

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — It tolerates wet conditions

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — creamy-white flowers blooming in late spring to summer; showcasing a moderate growth rate, image 74

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — showcasing a moderate growth rate

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — commonly known for its striking; white flowers in the garden, image 79

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — commonly known for its striking; white flowers in the garden

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — the Sweetbay Magnolia prefers acidic; this low-maintenance species is resistant to pests and diseases

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — lemony scent from late spring to early summer

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — lemony scent from late spring to early summer; this deciduous to semi-evergreen tree

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — which turn to a pale yellow in autumn

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — ensuring a resilient presence in the designed space; tree for full or half, image 93

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — creamy-white flowers blooming in late spring to summer; showcasing a moderate growth rate

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is an elegant, small deciduous tree, reaching 10-20 feet in height; its

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Its glossy green leaves with silvery undersides provide a striking visual, while red fruit attracts, image 76

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — This deciduous to semi-evergreen tree; lemony scent from late spring to early summer, image 57

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — this low-maintenance species is resistant to pests and diseases

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — tree with white blooms

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist

Photographs by 12 contributors

David Ohmer from Cincinnati, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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William (Ned) Friedman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man…, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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