Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana 'Wilson' MOONGLOW
Magnoliaceae
Other names
Laurel Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Floriculture War Memorial Trail
Source of plant
Arborvillage Farm Nursery, RareFIND Nursery
Description
Tree with a distinct upright growth habit, matures at 35-40' high, 15-18' across. Flowers creamy-white, lemon-scented, 2" to 3" in diameter with 9 to 12 petals, solitary, not produced in great abundance, often borne continuously on leafy shoots from May and June to September; apparently slow to flower in youth. Fruit an aggregate of follicles 2" long, dark red, very handsome when the bright red seeds are exposed.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
fragrance