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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’s an exquisite choice for mixed borders or focal points.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is an elegant, small deciduous tree, reaching 10-20 feet in height

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — ensuring a resilient presence in the designed space; tree for full or half, image 69
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — commonly known for its striking; white flowers in the garden, image 79
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite choice for mixed borders or focal points; is a versatile, image 77
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — creamy-white flowers blooming in late spring to summer; showcasing a moderate growth rate, image 74
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) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; well-drained soils and full sun to partial, image 75
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — The Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana); the leaves themselves are slender, image 78
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — is a versatile addition to any garden or landscape design; hardy in Zones 5-10, it‚Äôs an exquisite, image 80
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — can reach heights of 10 to 35 feet with a spread of 10 to 30 feet; it tolerates wet conditions, image 82
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — which turn to a pale yellow in autumn; tree with white blooms, image 86
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — This deciduous to semi-evergreen tree; lemony scent from late spring to early summer, image 81
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — Each bloom spreads 2 to 3 inches across and adds a delicate allure to the foliage's backdrop of glossy, image 85
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — showcasing a moderate growth rate; creamy-white flowers blooming in late spring to summer, image 83
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — lemony scent from late spring to early summer; this deciduous to semi-evergreen tree, image 84
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade exposure; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 90
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — the Sweetbay Magnolia prefers acidic; this low-maintenance species is resistant to pests and diseases, image 89
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — airy texture to the landscape.<br><br>Suitable for USDA zones 5 through 10; each bloom spreads 2 to 3, image 88
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — The leaves themselves are slender; the Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana), image 87
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known for its striking, image 94
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 91
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — this low-maintenance species is resistant to pests and diseases; the Sweetbay Magnolia prefers acidic, image 92
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — ensuring a resilient presence in the designed space; tree for full or half, image 93
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — tree with white blooms; which turn to a pale yellow in autumn, image 95
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia Virginiana) — it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist; well-drained soils and full sun to partial, image 99

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