Sweetbay Magnolia Tree

Sweetbay Magnolia Tree

Fragrant White Blooms and Elegant Foliage for Year-Round Beauty

� The Sweetbay Magnolia Tree is prized for its creamy white flowers that release a delightful lemony fragrance from late spring through summer. Its semi-evergreen leaves are glossy green on top and silvery underneath, creating a striking contrast in the garden. With smooth gray bark and a naturally elegant shape, this magnolia is perfect for ornamental plantings, borders, and water garden edges. �

• � Produces fragrant white, cup-shaped blooms
• � Glossy green leaves with silvery undersides
• � Bloom Time: Late Spring to Summer
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• � Mature Size: 10–35 ft. tall, 10–20 ft. wide
• � Attracts pollinators and adds landscape elegance

Note: Sweetbay Magnolia grows well in moist soils and is especially stunning when planted near ponds or garden borders.

Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors

FAQ’s

Are Sweetbay Magnolias fragrant

Yes, their white flowers emit a sweet lemony fragrance in late spring and summer.

Is Sweetbay Magnolia evergreen

It is semi-evergreen, holding leaves year-round in warmer regions, and dropping some in colder zones.

Where does it grow best

Sweetbay Magnolia thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is excellent near ponds or garden edges.

How large does it get

Mature trees can grow 10–35 ft. tall and 10–20 ft. wide, depending on conditions.