Magnolia virginiana
Sweet Bay
Description
Sweet Bay is a tre with fragrant, creamy flowers that appear in early Summer and is usually found in a multitrunked form. It has an oval growth habit and has smooth gray bark.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.