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ornamental tree

Sweetbay magnolia

A native magnolia that thrives in wet sites where most trees fail.

native magnolia for wet soilssmaller scale than southern magnolia

Growing Profile

Hardiness
Zones 5a-10a
Sun
full, partial
Soil
loam, clay
Water
high
Goals
Low-maintenance natives, Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color

Harvest & Use

creamy fragrant flowers in summer; semi-evergreen foliage

Useful search phrase: sweetbay magnolia.