{"product_id":"sweetbay-magnolia-magnolia-virginiana-7-container","title":"Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) – #7 Container","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSweetbay Magnolia \u003cem\u003e(Magnolia virginiana)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sweetbay Magnolia is a graceful, versatile native tree that earns its place in the landscape through all four seasons. From late spring through summer, it produces creamy white, lemon-scented blooms that perfume the air with a soft, sweet fragrance — a sensory delight unlike any other. Semi-evergreen in warmer climates, it holds its attractive silvery-green foliage well into winter, offering year-round structure and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMagnolia virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetbay Magnolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–35 ft (varies by climate; shrubby in colder zones, tree-form in warmer zones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 ft tall at time of purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e #7 (7-gallon pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — typically 1–2 ft per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade; tolerates more shade than most magnolias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet; tolerates clay, sandy, and acidic soils; excellent for rain gardens and low-lying areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; one of the most moisture-tolerant magnolias available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low — minimal pruning needed; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding specimen or multi-stem accent tree for residential gardens, woodland edges, and wet areas where other ornamentals struggle. Its fragrant white blooms attract pollinators throughout the summer, and its red seed clusters provide fall and winter interest for birds. Pairs beautifully with native ferns, Louisiana iris, and moisture-loving shrubs for a lush, layered planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlant arrives in a 7-gallon container at 4–6 ft in height, ready to transplant into your landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"String and Petals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45059549724872,"sku":"23222","price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/stringandpetals.com\/products\/sweetbay-magnolia-magnolia-virginiana-7-container","provider":"String and Petals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}