Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia is a graceful native tree or large shrub with semi-evergreen to evergreen foliage and creamy white, lemon-scented flowers that bloom in late spring and sporadically through summer. Its upright, airy habit and tolerance of wet soils make it ideal for naturalized and woodland settings.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate to high; tolerates wet or poorly drained soils
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 10–35 feet tall, 10–20 feet wide (varies by region and form)
Soil Preference: Moist, acidic, well-drained to wet soils
Landscape Use: Woodland gardens, wetland edges, foundation plantings, native gardens
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune in late winter if shaping is needed
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. We started The Plant Firm because great plants shouldn't cost a fortune or require a trip across town. Every plant we carry is hand-selected for quality and delivered right to your door. Locally rooted in Raleigh, NC.
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