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:
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.