Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia

Family:

Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) 26

Genus:

Magnolia (Magnolia Cucumber Tree Tree, Cucumber) 23

Plant Type:

Shrub/Tree 82

Growth Forms:

Upright 578

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5 258

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 846

Flower Notes:

White (Creamy-white, lemon scented, 2-3" dia. flowers with 9-12 petals from May-June and even into September)

Foliage Notes:

Green (Dark green above and silvery beneath in summer; poor fall color)

Fruit Notes:

Red (Greenish red aggregate fruits)

Ultimate Height:

10-20 feet

Ultimate Spread:

10-20 feet

Fruiting Times:

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Prefers acidic and moist soils but can tolerate extended flooding conditions; alkaline soils can cause chlorosis

Range:

Eastern North America

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Thick leaves are alternate, simple, entire, elliptic to oblong-lanceolate, 3-5" long and about half as wide, lustrous dark green above, with a distinct grayish bloom below. Can be evergreen but usually drop leaves in the winter in zone 5. Silky buds.

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Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Nice flower fragrance, but never overwhelming. Does well in wet soils, unlike other magnolias. Requires acid soil, some moisture, and tolerates some shade. Chlorosis can sometimes be a problem, especially prevalent on alkaline soils.

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When Magnolia virginiana has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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33 Magnolia virginiana found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2009_13748*A	HORTPARK
2	2010_03526*A	MRDH
3	2023_00046*A	SLAYTER
4	2023_00046*B	SLAYTER
5	2023_00046*C	SLAYTER
6	2023_00046*D	SLAYTER
7	2023_00046*E	SLAYTER
8	2023_00046*F	SLAYTER
9	2023_00046*G	SLAYTER
10	2023_00046*H	SLAYTER
11	2023_00046*I	SLAYTER
12	2023_00046*J	SLAYTER
13	2023_00046*K	SLAYTER
14	2023_00046*L	SLAYTER
15	2023_00046*M	SLAYTER
16	2023_00046*N	SLAYTER
17	2023_00046*O	SLAYTER
18	2023_00046*P	SLAYTER
19	2023_00046*Q	SLAYTER
20	2023_00046*R	SLAYTER
21	2023_00046*S	SLAYTER
22	2023_00046*T	SLAYTER
23	2023_00046*U	SLAYTER
24	2023_00046*V	SLAYTER
25	2023_00046*W	SLAYTER
26	2023_00046*X	SLAYTER
27	2023_00046*Y	SLAYTER
28	2023_00046*Z	SLAYTER
29	2023_00046*AA	SLAYTER
30	2023_00046*AA	SLAYTER
31	2015_02459*G	2550
32	2015_02459*H	2550
33	2026_00016*A	PFEN