
Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia Tree Form Standard
Magnolia virginiana Moonglow Sweetbay
The Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia is an elegant, tree-form standard offering year-round beauty and a delightful fragrance.
Size
Installation
About this plant
Elevate your landscape with the refined beauty of the Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia. This exceptional cultivar is trained as a standard, featuring a strong central leader and a well-defined canopy, perfect for adding architectural interest to gardens of all sizes. Enjoy its glossy, deep green leaves year-round in many climates, which provide a lush backdrop for the creamy-white, cup-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring into summer. These exquisite blossoms release a captivating lemony fragrance that will enchant anyone who passes by. Ideal as a specimen tree, an anchor in mixed borders, or for elegant container planting, the Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia brings a touch of sophistication and enduring charm to any outdoor space.
Care & maintenance
Easy to care for once established. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain desired shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer designed for trees and shrubs.
Quick facts
- Type
- tree
- Mature height
- 15-20 feet
- Mature width
- 10-15 feet
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of direct sun daily)
- Water
- Medium to wet; prefers consistently moist, well-draining, acidic soils.
- Growth rate
- Medium