{"product_id":"sweetbay-magnolia-tree","title":"Sweetbay Magnolia Tree","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetbay Magnolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMagnolia virginiana) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a graceful, slender native tree or multi-stemmed shrub known for its elegant form and intoxicating fragrance. Often called the \"Beaver Tree,\" this versatile species is a standout in the magnolia family, offering a more delicate and airy aesthetic than the larger Southern Magnolia. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eglistening dark green leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e with dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esilvery-white undersides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e that shimmer in the breeze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntoxicating Fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces creamy-white, waxy flowers (2–3 inches across) with a delightful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elemony scent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Blooms appear in late spring and often continue sporadically through the first frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serves as a vital \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarval host\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastern Tiger Swallowtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpicebush Swallowtail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e butterflies. Its bright red seeds are a favorite food source for songbirds and small mammals in the fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few magnolias that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrives in wet, boggy, or clay soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, or low spots in the landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Season Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e From its fragrant spring blossoms to its showy red fruit aggregates and smooth, pale grey bark, this tree provides beauty year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eNaturally resistant to most major pests and diseases, and highly resistant to deer and fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrown non-GMO and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneonicotinoid-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to ensure a healthy ecosystem for your local wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in a one gallon container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Sweetbay Magnolia?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you need a sophisticated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003especimen tree for a small patio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or a lush, multi-stemmed screen for a woodland border, the Sweetbay Magnolia adapts beautifully. In the South, it remains a lush evergreen, while in more northern climates, it acts as a semi-evergreen or deciduous tree, sometimes shifting to bronze-purple tones in the fall. Its moderate size (typically \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 to 20 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) ensures it fits perfectly into modern landscapes without overwhelming the space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePerforms best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eacidic, organic-rich, moist to wet soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is famously tolerant of \"wet feet\" and heavy clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eHigh water requirement; ensure consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e If needed, prune after blooming during the growing season to allow for proper healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"1-Pack","offer_id":53671837466990,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWTMAGNOLIA-1GAL-1","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-Pack","offer_id":53671837499758,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWTMAGNOLIA-1GAL-2","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-Pack","offer_id":53671837532526,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-SWTMAGNOLIA-1GAL-4","price":184.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/sweetbay-magnolia-tree-1989605.png?v=1777615695","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/sweetbay-magnolia-tree","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}