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