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Magnolia virginiana

Sweetbay Magnolia, Laurel Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

3 - 6m

Width:

3 - 7m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Requires acid soil (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Residential

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Jim Wilson