3 Sweetbay Magnolia Trees – Fragrant White Flowering Bare Root Starter Plants 12-24"

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a graceful, semi-evergreen tree prized for its creamy white, lemon-scented flowers that bloom from late spring into summer. Its glossy green leaves with silvery undersides add year-round texture and shimmer in the breeze. This native North American tree is an excellent choice for a fragrant garden, woodland edge, or patio container, and its flowers attract pollinators while its red seed cones feed birds.

These bare root starter plants are ready to establish in your landscape, offering a cost-effective way to grow a beautiful flowering tree. With proper care, they will develop into elegant, multi-stemmed or single-trunk specimens that provide beauty and fragrance for years to come.

Plant Features

• Fragrant, creamy white flowers with a light lemon scent
• Glossy green leaves with silvery undersides
• Semi-evergreen to evergreen in warmer climates
• Attracts pollinators and birds
• Native to the eastern United States

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Magnolia virginiana
• Plant Type: Flowering tree
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Medium to wet; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed or single-trunk tree
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-10
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 10-35 feet, depending on climate and cultivar

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Sweetbay Magnolia as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Dig a hole wide enough to spread the roots without crowding, place the plant so the root crown is at soil level, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly to settle the soil and eliminate air pockets. Apply a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and keep the roots cool, but keep mulch away from the trunk.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, Sweetbay Magnolia tolerates occasional wet soil but benefits from consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to shape the tree and remove any dead or crossing branches. These starter plants are ready to grow into beautiful, fragrant trees with minimal maintenance.

What's Included

You will receive 3 Sweetbay Magnolia bare root starter plants, each approximately 12-24 inches tall.