Sweetbay magnolia's shorter stature also makes it more versatile, especially in smaller landscapes. Plus, the trees are host plants for butterflies and moths. Sweetbay magnolias are slender ...

Choosing the right type of tree to plant in your damp landscape can help eliminate ... they can usually take over your yard. The sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana), however, is one type ...

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia. Unlike the traditional ... it should grow well in local landscapes provided it's planted according to directions, such as need for sunlight.

You can start seeing magnolias flourish as early as this weekend, and they will still be blooming late in April.