Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)
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Deciduous Perennial Tree in the Magnoliaceae Family | |
Magnolia virginiana, or sweetbay magnolia, is a versatile and elegant native tree that can be a lovely addition to many landscape designs. This medium-sized, semi-evergreen magnolia features fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom from late spring through summer, followed by red seed pods in the fall. Sweetbay magnolia grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, acidic soils, making it a great choice for wet areas, woodland gardens, or naturalized settings. Its upright, pyramidal form and attractive glossy green foliage that turns golden in autumn also allow it to work well as a specimen plant, in shrub borders, or incorporated into foundation plantings. With its attractive four-season interest and ability to thrive in a range of growing conditions, Magnolia virginiana is a versatile and valuable addition to many landscapes. |
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Mature Size | 15 - 20 feet tall. 15 - 35 feet wide. |
Growth Rate | Moderate to Fast |
Sun Exposure | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Moist to Wet |
Zones | 5a - 10b (Usually hardy to -20° F) |
Tags | Deciduous, Full Sun, Medium, Ornamental Tree, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Wet Site Tolerant Fast Growing Trees, Flowering Trees, Ornamental Trees, Small Trees |
Bloom Period | May to June |
Flower Color | White |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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