Magnolia virginiana

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Sweet Bay

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Connon Nurser

 

Description

Sweet Bay is a tre with fragrant, creamy flowers that appear in early Summer and is usually found in a multitrunked form. It has an oval growth habit and has smooth gray bark.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.