{"product_id":"3-sweetbay-magnolia-trees-fragrant-white-flowering-bare-root-starter-plants-12-24","title":"3 Sweetbay Magnolia Trees – Fragrant White Flowering Bare Root Starter Plants 12-24\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweetbay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, creamy white flowers with a light lemon scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlossy green leaves with silvery undersides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-evergreen to evergreen in warmer climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to the eastern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia virginiana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to wet; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, multi-stemmed or single-trunk tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-35 feet, depending on climate and cultivar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive 3 Sweetbay Magnolia bare root starter plants, each approximately 12-24 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739750859062,"sku":"EDNA-175","price":104.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8077772260_6byn.jpg?v=1792115038","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/3-sweetbay-magnolia-trees-fragrant-white-flowering-bare-root-starter-plants-12-24","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}