Magnolia virginiana – Sweetbay Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia

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Magnolia virginiana – Sweetbay Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia

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Native to the swamps in the south-east of North America. This Magnolia is an evergreen there. In colder regions and only in warmer winters it is semi-deciduous. Large shrub that can grow into a small, multiple-stemmed tree. The smooth bark is grey brown and when maturing it gets shallow furrows. Young twigs are light green and lightly hairy, later bare. Underneath the shiny green leaf is silvery-grey. It is circa 10 - 12 cm long and 4.5 - 6 cm wide, drops only late in the season. The bowl-shaped flowers have a faint lemon fragrance. They are followed by elongated, erect fruits that are circa 5 cm high and 2 cm wide. The seeds are red. Suitable as a plant for coastal areas. Intolerant to heavy soils. Full sun is only tolerated if the soil is sufficiently moist.

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Specifications
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Height
4 - 5 (8) m
Crown
spreading, fanlike to round, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey-brown bark, young twigs green and hairy
Leaf
oval to oblong, green, underside silvery-grey, 10 - 12 cm
Flowers
bowl-shaped, Ø 5 - 7 cm, cream white, June/July, fragrant, fragrant flowers
Fruits
elongated, pink, seeds orange-red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
fertile, well drained
Soil moisture
withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
eastern and south-eastern parts of North America
Synonyms
Magnolia glauca
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving withstand short flood vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green greygreen white June average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing Ornamental fruit Fragrant flowers playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Magnolia virginiana

Magnolia virginiana can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Magnolia virginiana is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 5 (8) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Magnolia virginiana is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Magnolia virginiana with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Magnolia virginiana blooms in june.
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