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Magnolia virginiana

Sweetbay Magnolia

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 requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSweetbay Magnolia

Magnolia virginiana 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.

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