Magnolia virginiana

Sweetbay Magnolia

Sweetbay Magnolia is a vigorous grower with upright growth habit and lemon-scented, creamy white flowers. Heavy, mid-spring flowering continues through summer. Glossy semi-evergreen foliage. Cone-like fruits contain bright red seeds, a fall food source for birds.

Upright growth habit
Smaller mature size fits most urban landscapes
Fragrant spring flowers

Item

Description

On Hand

13601 S3-3 RPM 78
14583 S3-5 RPM 0
15261 S3-15 RPM 4
15433 S3-3CG RPM 0

Sweetbay Magnolia Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

30-35 Feet

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Spread:

30-35 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 10

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist, Well-Drained
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Fall
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Semi-evergreen
Program
MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
Plants of Merit
Attributes
Mass Planting
Naturalizing
Rain Gardens and Bioswales
Fragrant
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
Great Foliage