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Sweetbay Magnolia

Overview

Scientific NameMagnolia virginiana
Common NameSweetbay Magnolia
FamilyMagnoliaceae
Average Tree SizeSmall
Growth RateFast
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeEastern North America to Cuba
Hardiness Zone5 to 10
Season of InterestFall, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifeLarval Spicebush Swallowtail, Tiger Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Sweetbay Magnolia Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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