Magnolia Tree Sweetbay

Price range: $3.85 through $17.00

Magnolia Tree Sweetbay is a small, semi-evergreen tree known for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white flowers and is highly tolerant of wet, boggy soils. Larval host for several butterfly species

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Description

Scientific Name: Magnolia virginiana
Zone: 5-9 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 10-20 ft
Mature Width: 10-20 ft
Fruit: Cone like cluster of red fruit
Flowers: Large fragrant, white flowers
Bloom Time: April
Growth Rate: Medium (12” – 24” per year)
Soil: acidic, moist, well-drained
Drought Tolerance: Good
Flood Tolerance: Moderate
Sun Requirements: Sun or part-shade
Fall Color: yellow or orange
Wildlife Value: Larval host for several butterfly species, cover and pollen source.

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