Magnolia virginiana
sweet bay
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous or semi-evergreen tree, up to 9m high, with elliptic to oval-shaped, glossy bright green leaves to 15cm long. Deeply cup-shaped, fragrant creamy white flowers are produced from early to late summer
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushySpreading
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 1-9
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenLow Maintenance