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Sweetbay Magnolia

Magnolia virginiana

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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Sweetbay Magnolia

About Sweetbay Magnolia

Expect white & cream flowers from May through July. Does best in full sun to part shade with moist to wet soil. Reaches 6 m–15 m at maturity.

Growing Sweetbay Magnolia

Bloom: May–July
Flowers: White & cream
Light: Full sun, Part shade
Soil: Moist, Wet
Mature size: 6 m–15 m

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