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American Snowbell (Styrax americanus)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Styrax americanus
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: STY-raks a-mer-ih-KAY-nus
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: fragrant, host plant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

American Snowbell (Styrax americanus) grows in sun to part shade; prefers moist, acidic soil. This is a great specimen tree for small areas.   Other Common Names: Storax, mock orange. Other Scientific Names:  Styrax americanus var. pulverulentus, Styrax...
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Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia macrophylla
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh mak-roh-FIL-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: deciduous, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Bigleaf Magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla) is best used in large landscape situations, not for smaller subdivision lots; performs best in loose, moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil; part sun to partial shade; protect from strong winds to avoid torn leaves, although some sources indicate success with plantings in full sun for a dramatic specimen tree (especially...
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Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhododendron canescens
  • PLANT TYPE: Shrub
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: roh-do-DEN-dron kan-ESS-kens
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: azalea, deciduous, and fragrant. Plant Types: Shrub.

Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens) grows in partial shade to full sun; requires acid soil; does best with a lot of organic matter in the soil; like slightly moist soil; plant will be bushier with more sun; will slowly form clumps by sending up suckers. It blooms in early spring, just about time the leaves come out.   Other Common Names: Pinxter Azalea,...
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a relatively fast-growing tree. It casts a dark shade, making underplanting difficult. It has become a bit of pest in the Piedmont region as birds have carried seeds into Piedmont woodland communities and the trees grow dense enough to out-compete some of the native vegetation. Each flower only lasts a few days, but the...
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