Trees: Magnolia virginiana Sweetbay magnolia; Swamp magnolia

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Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate to rapid
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist to wet soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Conical narrow, rounded crown; multistemmed; upright spreading habit
Height: 10 to 60'
Width: 10 to 20'
Leaf: 3 to 5" light gray green foliage; underside of leaf is blue-white to silvery
Flower/Fruit: 2 to 3" creamy white flowers with lemon scent from late spring to late summer; bright red seeds
Comments: Native; often multi-trunk; smooth bark; shallow roots; aromatic spicy leaves and twigs; fruit attracts birds; larval food for swallowtails
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Email: Erv_Evans@ncsu.edu

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