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Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia virginiana
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh ver-jin-ee-AY-nuh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a graceful southern, evergreen to semi-evergreen, ideal for use as a patio tree or specimen. Trees glimmer in the wind due to the whitish-green undersides of the leaves.   Other Common Names: Swampbay, swamp magnolia Other Scientific Names: Magnolia virginiana var. australis, Magnolia virginiana var. parva...
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Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia tripetala
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh try-PET-ah-luh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: deciduous and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Umbrella Magnolia (Magnolia tripetala) should be used in a habitat and soil as close as possible to the original; partial shade to fairly deep shade, edge of woods for more flowers; avoid planting close to where people congregate (patios, decks) due to flower scent some say is objectionable; avoid areas subject to strong winds, which can tear the large leaves. Like...
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