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Magnolia virginiana ssp. virginiana

sweet bay

Sweetbay magnolia is a smaller, shrubbier species than most native species of Magnolia. Typical specimens are multi-stemmed with abundant, white flowers in the spring. Patience is richly rewarded with this slow grower's lovely, sculptural affect.

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Height: 10-20 ft
Spread: 8-15 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Specimen
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit


North American Distribution


sweet bay - Magnolia virginiana ssp. virginiana from Native Plant Trust
sweet bay - Magnolia virginiana ssp. virginiana from Native Plant Trust
sweet bay - Magnolia virginiana ssp. virginiana from Native Plant Trust