Magnolia virginiana 'Sweet bay' Sweet Bay Magnolia 15 Gallon

Introduce a touch of native elegance and intoxicating fragrance to your garden with the Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). This resilient and versatile tree or large shrub offers multi-season appeal with its abundant, lemony-scented, creamy-white flowers that bloom sporadically from late spring through summer. The beautiful glossy green leaves with silvery undersides are semi-evergreen in warmer climates, providing year-round visual interest, while in cooler zones, they may be deciduous. Unlike other magnolias, this native species is perfectly adapted to wet, boggy soils, making it an ideal choice for rain gardens or pond edges. A low-maintenance and deer-resistant plant, the Sweet Bay Magnolia is a fantastic specimen tree or addition to a wildlife garden, offering shelter for birds and serving as a host plant for swallowtail butterflies. 

USDA Zone: 5 to 10
Prefers full sun and grows to be 10-35 ft Hight and wide.
Current approx. spec: 5-5.5' (15 Gallon)