A group of sweet bay magnolia, magnolia virginiana, trees in pots.
A close up of a white magnolia virginiana flower.
A group of sweet bay magnolia, magnolia virginiana, trees in pots.
A close up of a white magnolia virginiana flower.

Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia) Unity Grown

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Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia) is a small, native, deciduous to semi-evergreen flowering tree that thrives in wet, partially shaded areas. Sweet bay magnolia matures to 10-20' tall and wide, though in warmer areas further south, it can get much larger.

From mid spring to mid summer, Magnolia virginiana produces creamy white flowers with a lemony fragrance, which are followed by strange-looking fruit pods with red seeds in the late summer that are attractive to birds. Sweet bay magnolia makes for a wonderful choice as a specimen tree or for use in a rain garden.

This Magnolia virginiana selection was grown from the ground up here at Unity Church Hill Nursery!

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., Straight Species, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Tree Height: Medium: 15 to 30 feet
Semi-evergreen and Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Features: Fragrant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, and Attracts Wildlife
Tolerances: Wet Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Rain Garden, Woodland Garden, and Wetland Restoration

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