{"product_id":"sweetbay-magnolia","title":"Sweetbay Magnolia","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"pd-title-head\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnolia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specimen tree, moist and wet sites, rain gardens, stream and pond edges, native and pollinator gardens, patio or courtyard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e A graceful native magnolia that blooms when most others have finished, opening creamy-white, lemon-scented flowers from late spring through summer. Its glossy green leaves turn up silvery undersides in the wind and stay semi-evergreen in warmer zones. Uncommonly tolerant of wet soil, it brings fragrance and fine texture to spots where many trees won't thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, Rounded — open crown, single or multi-stemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, Silver beneath\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetbay magnolia carries its lemon-scented, creamy-white flowers into the heart of summer, long after the big spring magnolias have dropped their petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cupped blossoms open a few at a time from late spring onward, perfuming the air around the tree. Just as appealing is the foliage: lustrous green leaves with bright silvery undersides that shimmer with every breeze. In the South the tree holds its leaves through winter, while in colder gardens it behaves as a graceful deciduous small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdaptable and refined, sweetbay is one of the rare trees equally at ease in an ordinary garden bed and in soggy, low-lying ground. That tolerance for wet feet, combined with its modest size and habitat value, makes it a standout native for rain gardens, stream edges, and patios alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetbay Magnolia Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweetbay magnolia grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, rich, slightly acidic soil. Unlike most trees it tolerates wet and poorly drained ground, though it adapts to average garden soil with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the root zone consistently moist, especially while the tree establishes and during dry spells, as it is not notably drought-tolerant. Mulch to conserve moisture, and apply a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring if growth seems sluggish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning needs are light. Remove crossing, dead, or damaged branches in late winter, and decide early whether you want a single-trunk tree or a multi-stemmed form, training to that shape while the tree is young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the Sweetbay Magnolia for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Sweetbay Magnolia ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does Sweetbay Magnolia Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most northern gardens sweetbay magnolia grows as a small tree or large shrub around 10 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide; in the warm, humid South it can become more tree-like and reach considerably greater height over time. It may be grown single-trunked or multi-stemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is most often called sweetbay magnolia, and also goes by swamp magnolia and laurel magnolia, names that hint at its love of wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs sweetbay magnolia evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is semi-evergreen and behaves differently by climate. In warmer zones it holds much of its foliage through winter, while in colder gardens it drops its leaves and grows as a deciduous tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan sweetbay magnolia grow in wet soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its best features. It naturally grows in swamps and along streams, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens and damp spots — see more options among our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/trees\"\u003etrees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to North America?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sweetbay magnolia is native to the eastern and southeastern United States and offers real habitat value, serving as a larval host for the eastern tiger swallowtail. 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