Sweetbay Magnolia Tree - 6.5" Pot

• Botanical Name: Magnolia virginiana
  

• Common Names: Sweetbay Magnolia
  

• Description: As an elegantly shaped . profusely fragrant . and fast-growing flowering tree . the Sweetbay Magnolia is a foolproof choice when seeking a decorative and reliable specimen.

• Easily grown as either a rounded-canopy tree or a multi-stemmed shrub . perfect for large and small yards alike.
• Gorgeous cream-white blossoms
• A delightful vanilla-scented aroma that can be detected from hundreds of yards away.
• Self-protects against spring frosts; though it does not produce as many blossoms as the classic Southern Magnolia . the flowering Sweetbay Magnolia has the advantage of blooming later in the spring . typically in May and June . effectively avoiding any potential late-spring frosts.
  Resistant to magnolia scale (which unfortunately infests most magnolia varieties) . tolerates periodic flooding . and can survive even in acidic poorly-drained soils.
• Serves as a wildlife refuge; apart from being valued for its ornamental beauty . this compact tree provides excellent shelter . nesting sites . and nourishment to a variety of wildlife . including the sweetbay silkmoth.
• Excellent ornamental tree for small yards.

Keeping up appearances:

Elegantly shaped with a spreading crown . the Sweetbay Magnolia's deciduous green canopy scrapes up to a decent height of 10-35 ft. with a respective spread . though it grows taller and faster in warmer climates. While it does not have a significant fall color . the flowering Sweetbay Magnolia's glossy leaves are multi-hued even in the summer . usually dark green with stunning silvery undersides revealed by a tousling from the wind.

A friendly recommendation:

Best exposed to full sun to partial shade . the Sweetbay Magnolia has a 5-10 hardiness zone rating and can sometimes be considered deciduous or evergreen according to the climate.  Install a thick layer of mulch around your tree and irrigate if necessary to keep the soil from drying out. Will not survive in dry soils.

*Due to some restrictions . orders cannot be shipped to California. All orders placed to a California delivery address will be fully refunded back to the customer*