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Magnoliaceae
Sweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Dignity and perseverance.
- Family
- Magnoliaceae
- Genus
- Magnolia
- Native to
- Eastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 15-50 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, acidic, rich
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 5-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- It was the first magnolia species to be scientifically described, documented by European colonists in the 1600s.
- The fragrant flowers have a distinct lemony vanilla scent that perfumes entire gardens.
- Its silvery leaf undersides give the tree a shimmering appearance when wind turns the leaves.
- Native Americans used the bark and leaves as a medicinal tea for various ailments.
- Beetles are among its primary pollinators, a trait reflecting the ancient lineage of magnolias predating bees.
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