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Magnolia virginiana

Family Magnoliaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 18 m (10 - 60 ft)
Spread 3 - 10.5 m (10 - 35 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early fall. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and light grey in colour, coarse in texture and semi-evergreen. Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Foundation, shade and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Magnolia virginiana . Magnolia virginiana is tolerant of wet sites.