Magnolia virginiana 6'
Magnolia virginiana 6'
Sweetbay Magnolia
Showy summer flowers
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Upright, bushy, semi-evergreen tree. Blooms in June, then in sporadically throughout the summer with creamy white, lemon scented, flowers. Foliage is leathery, glossy medium green with silvery undersides. Leaves will remain on the tree late. Requires an acid soil. Slow to re-establish after transplanting. Keep a generous mulch ring over shallow roots.
Botanical Name- Magnolia virginiana
Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh ver-jin-ee-AY-nuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 15 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, well-drained, acidic soil; will tolerate wet soils
Current Size- 6'
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PD1 4
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly after flowering to shape or remove damaged wood. Prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. Fertilize in early spring for best growth.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering, removing dead or crossing branches. Maintain an open structure to showcase fragrant blooms.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
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