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: 5â9
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Moderate to high; tolerates wet or poorly drained soils
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Size: 10â35 feet tall, 10â20 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. I was tired of paying an arm and a leg for plants at the big box store and saw an opportunity to save people time and money while also delivering straight to their door. So, here we are in 2023. Officially up and running with an amazing team, more plants, and a desire to provide you with better plants at better prices!
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