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Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay Magnolia)

Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay Magnolia)

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Magnolia virginiana, commonly known as the Sweetbay Magnolia, bears masses of large and showy, cream-coloured flowers with a velvet-texture during spring and into summer. The foliage is lush and glossy green with silvery undersides. It grows with a rounded habit to about 8 m tall and to 5 m tall. Magnolia virginiana is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, included in cottage gardens, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	8.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Living areas, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Magnolia virginiana (Sweetbay Magnolia) Details

Magnolia virginiana, commonly known as the Sweetbay Magnolia, is a stunning variety due to its spectacular and fragrant flowers. It bears masses of large and showy, cream-coloured flowers with a velvet-texture during spring and into summer. The foliage is lush and glossy green with silvery undersides. It grows with a rounded habit to about 8 m tall and to 5 m tall, though it can be contained with trimming. The Sweetbay Magnolia grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site, and is tolerant of frost and cool climates. In cooler environments it will be deciduous but can be evergreen or semi-evergreen in warmer regions. Magnolia virginiana is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, included in cottage gardens, or planted as a backdrop for smaller plants.