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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Magnolia virginiana L.
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Sweet Bay Magnolia
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Magnoliaceae
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6-7
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evergreen or deciduous tree
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Broad spreading, pyramidal in shape, medium growth rate, can be multi-trunked,
medium texture.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, well-drained acidic soils, high in organic material. Full sun or partial
shade. Tolerates wet soils.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen or patio tree. More suited to smaller lots than Southern Magnolia.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Few diseases or insect problems.
NATIVE RANGE:
Eastern and southeastern United States Arkansas native plant.
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 6-9, cultivar dependent
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Henry Hicks'-evergreen cultivar, fairly cold-hardy.
'Jim Wilson'- (Moonglow™)- vigorous grower.
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