Sweetbay magnolias are best planted from November through March while the weather is cool and while the plants are dormant. Fall planting in November or early December is particularly good.

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If you want a medium-sized evergreen tree, the evergreen sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana var. australis) is an excellent native tree that is not nearly as well-known as it should be ...

Sweetbay magnolia is native of the Atlantic coastal states of the Eastern United States. It is more concentrated in the southern states. Even though Sweetbay is more of a southern plant it is ...

The Sweetbay Magnolia is a smaller magnolia variety, growing 10 to 20 feet high and as wide. The Sweetbay will often develop multiple trunks decorated with glossy green leaves.

Dear Dr. Dirt: I’ve had a a Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginia) in my backyard for 19 years. It’s a multi-trunk specimen that is now almost 20 feet tall and grows very well with lovely ...

Most tolerate moderate drought and some, such as the sweetbay magnolia, tolerate wet soils. Full sun or partial shade is required.