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Description
Magnolia virginiana var australis ~ Evergreen Sweetbay MagnoliaThe Sweetbay Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia virginiana, is a beautiful and versatile tree native to the southeastern United States. It is highly valued for its fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions. Appearance: The Sweetbay Magnolia is a medium sized, deciduous or semi evergreen tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters) with a spread of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6
The Sweetbay Magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia virginiana, is a beautiful and versatile tree native to the southeastern United States. It is highly valued for its fragrant flowers, attractive foliage, and adaptability to various growing conditions.
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Appearance: The Sweetbay Magnolia is a medium-sized, deciduous or semi-evergreen tree that typically reaches heights of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters) with a spread of 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 meters). It has a pyramidal to rounded crown and a graceful, open form.
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Flowers: One of the main attractions of the Sweetbay Magnolia is its fragrant flowers. The blossoms are creamy white and have a lemony scent. They are smaller than those of other magnolia species, measuring about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) in diameter. The flowers typically bloom in late spring to early summer and continue sporadically throughout the summer months.
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Foliage: The leaves of the Sweetbay Magnolia are oblong to elliptical-shaped and medium green in color. They have a smooth texture and a silvery underside, which creates an attractive contrast. The foliage provides a lush and appealing appearance throughout the growing season.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
SE N. American Coast: GA Native |
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Height: |
15' - 60’ |
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Spread: |
15' - 60' |
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Spacing: |
45’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Regular water in first year.
LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, and Foundation Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Gibraltar Azalea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Gardenia Radicans
IMAGES: Plant Image Library, Magnolia virginiana var. australis (Sweetbay Magnolia) (36279091321), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Magnolia virginiana var. australis 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Plant Image Library, Magnolia virginiana var. australis (Sweet-bay Magnolia) (32122860713), CC BY-SA 2.0, (4) Plant Image Library from Boston, USA, Magnolia virginiana var. australis (Sweetbay Magnolia) (36415538275), CC BY-SA 2.0, (5)
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*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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