Magnolia virginiana

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Magnolia virginiana

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.

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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.