Magnolia virginiana, Sweetbay Magnolia

Sweetbay magnolia
Magnolia virginiana

Hardiness: Zones 5 to 9
Plant type: Tree
Height: 15- 35'
Spread: 10- 35'
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium to wet
Bloom time: April to July
Bloom color: White
Soil: Prefers moist, rich, organic soils, slightly acidic soils, but unlike most other magnolias, tolerates wet, boggy soils.

Notes: Has aromatic leaves and twigs and extremely fragrant flowers; blooms in spring and sporadically into summer months.

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