Magnolia virginiana
Common name: Sweet Bay Magnolia
The foliage is a glossy green with whitish undersides. The flowers are white and saucer-sized and are quite showy once the tree gets big enough to produce larger numbers of them. Flowers have a pleasant scent, even when there are only a few. The bark is smooth and gray. Native range is the southeastern US, and as such it is best planted in a protected area to prevent damage from harsh winters.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Trees
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
White
Fall color
Orange Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 25 Feet
- Mature width
- 15 Feet
- Max height
- 40 Feet
- Max width
- 25 Feet
Additional information
Retains leaves in winter