Simple to grow in full sun to partial shade, medium to wet acidic soils. unlike most other magnolias, tolerates wet, bog-like soils but prefers moist, rich, organic soils.
Sweet Bay Magnolia, Sweetbay, Sweetbay Magnolia, Southern Sweetbay, Swampbay, Swamp Magnolia, Sweet Magnolia, Small Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia, White Bay, White Laurel, Swamp Laurel, Beaver Tree
Simple to grow in full sun to partial shade, medium to wet acidic soils. unlike most other magnolias, tolerates wet, bog-like soils but prefers moist, rich, organic soils.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrubs, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-10 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer |
| Height | 10' - 15' (ft), 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spread | 10' - 15' (ft), 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spacing | 12' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
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Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)
Sweet Bay Magnolia, Sweetbay, Sweetbay Magnolia, Southern Sweetbay, Swampbay, Swamp Magnolia, Sweet Magnolia, Small Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia, White Bay, White Laurel, Swamp Laurel, Beaver Tree
Simple to grow in full sun to partial shade, medium to wet acidic soils. unlike most other magnolias, tolerates wet, bog-like soils but prefers moist, rich, organic soils. |
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