Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
❄️ Zone 5-9☀️ full sun to part shade💧 dry to moist
Price range: $22.00 through $30.00
The Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a versatile beauty for your landscape. This small to medium-sized tree boasts fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom throughout summer, filling the air with a citrusy scent. Even better, it’s a champion for wildlife. The flowers attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, while the bright red cones that follow in fall provide a feast for birds. It’s also a host plant for the Tiger Swallowtail butterfly.
Beyond the blooms, Sweetbay offers several landscape benefits. It tolerates a range of soil conditions, including moist areas, making it a good choice for rain gardens. This adaptable tree is also drought-resistant once established and can even handle some wind. With its evergreen foliage (in warmer climates) or attractive form in colder zones, it adds year-round interest.
Plant Specifications
pH Preference
4.5-6.5
Growth Rate
12-24" per year
Mature Height
10-20'
Mature Width
10-20'
Spacing
25'
Native Range / Origin
AL
AR
CT
DE
FL
GA
LA
MA
MD
MS
NC
NJ
NY
PA
SC
TN
TX
VA
Delivery Information
Orders are prepped for shipping now — specify a later date at checkout if needed.
Plants are burlapped and shipped in their soil
Ships via UPS Ground
Flat rate per order · 3–5 business days
$20
Arrive Alive Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
Customer Reviews
Swamp Magnolias
Arrived quickly in fantastic shape
Tue Apr 18 2023 10:51:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sweetbay Magnolia
This little tree arrived in great condition. It was well packed, beautifully packed.
I planted it in a container, but plan to plant it in the ground later when I have decided on a location.
Wed Sep 21 2022 00:13:05 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
If I have to rate from 1 to 10, this company jumps more than 10, my plant arrived perfectly healthy and in a short time, the expectations are met ❤️❤️❤️
Tue Jul 26 2022 01:08:58 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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