sweet bay magnolia
Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia)
| Botanical Name | Magnolia virginiana |
| Common Name | sweet bay magnolia |
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| USDA Zone | 5 thru 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | all seasons |
| Height and Spread | 10-35ft x 10-35ft (3-10m x 3-10m) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Dark Plate |
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