{"product_id":"green-shadow-sweetbay-magnolia","title":"Green Shadow Sweetbay Magnolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnolia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Green Shadow’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eGreen Shadow Sweetbay Magnolia is a refined selection of the native Sweetbay Magnolia, prized for its glossy green foliage with distinctive silvery undersides and exceptionally fragrant, creamy-white flowers. The flowers can appear over an unusually long period from late spring through summer, often continuing for several months. In fall, the flowers give way to ornamental cone-like fruits that can add additional seasonal interest. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a naturally upright, oval form, Green Shadow makes an excellent specimen or understory tree and is particularly well suited to moist areas, woodland gardens, and locations near ponds or water features. It is one of the more cold-hardy Sweetbay selections, remaining evergreen in warmer climates while becoming semi-evergreen or deciduous in colder zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil and tolerates wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 ft tall × 10–15 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen in Zones 7–10; semi-evergreen to deciduous in colder climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; little pruning needed, though shaping can be done if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, well-drained soil; tolerates wet or boggy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen tree, understory tree, woodland gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, privacy screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Plant Firm","offers":[{"title":"15 Gallon","offer_id":53938624102676,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/4357\/6084\/files\/MagnoliaGreenShadowMGBA04511.1.jpg?v=1788382534","url":"https:\/\/theplantfirm.com\/products\/green-shadow-sweetbay-magnolia","provider":"The Plant Firm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}