Sweetbay Magnolia Tree

Sweetbay Magnolia Tree Fragrant White Blooms and Elegant Foliage for Year-Round Beauty � The Sweetbay Magnolia Tree is prized for its creamy white flowers that release a delightful lemony fragrance from late spring through summer. Its semi-evergreen leaves are glossy green on top and silvery underneath, creating a striking contrast in the garden. With smooth gray bark and a naturally elegant shape, this magnolia is perfect for ornamental plantings, borders, and water garden edges. � � Produces fragrant white, cup-shaped blooms � Glossy green leaves with silvery undersides � Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer ☀️ Thrives in full sun to partial shade � Mature Size: 10–35 ft. tall, 10–20 ft. wide � Attracts pollinators and adds landscape elegance Note: Sweetbay Magnolia grows well in moist soils and is especially stunning when planted near ponds or garden borders. Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors Mature Height: 10–35 ft. Mature Width: 10–20 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade Botanical Name: Magnolia virginiana Common Name: Sweetbay Magnolia Growth Rate: Moderate Type: Ornamental Tree Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer FAQ's Are Sweetbay Magnolias fragrant? Yes, their white flowers emit a sweet lemony fragrance in late spring and summer. Is Sweetbay Magnolia evergreen? It is semi-evergreen, holding leaves year-round in warmer regions, and dropping some in colder zones. Where does it grow best? Sweetbay Magnolia thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is excellent near ponds or garden edges. How large does it get? Mature trees can grow 10–35 ft. tall and 10–20 ft. wide, depending on conditions.