Sweetbay Magnolia Tree

Magnolia virginiana

Also known as: Castorwood, Swamp Magnolia, Swamp Sassafrass, Small Laurel Magnolia

Fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring

Evergreen foliage offers year-round greenery

Tolerates wet soils and partial shade



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Snowy White Blooms and Dense Shade

Why Sweetbay Magnolia Trees?

The Sweetbay Magnolia Tree delivers creamy-white blooms on a beautiful, dense shade tree. And this magnolia's stunning flowers burst in late spring and early summer, giving you a blizzard of blooms.

Often grown as ornamental or showpiece trees, the Sweetbay's beauty belies the strength within. This is one of the most pest resistant Magnolia Tree you can find. It can tolerate very moist soils and can even survive standing water. So, the glossy green leaves with a silver-tinted underside, signature for the Sweetbay, grow without much effort on your part.

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But the best part? Because we've planted, grown and shipped your Sweetbay Magnolia with absolute care, you get durable, long-lived growth. We've done the hard work ahead of time at our nursery so that you get a ready-to-grow Sweetbay, delivered right to your door with a healthier root system and more developed branching than you'd find at big box or other nurseries.

With the Sweetbay Magnolia, you get it all...full shade, vibrant flowers and disease resistance. Get your own Sweetbay Magnolia Tree today!

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Product Details

Mature Height:30-50 ft.
Mature Width:20-25 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun
Bloom Season(s):Spring Blooming, Summer Blooming
Growth Rate:Moderate Growing
Botanical Name:Magnolia virginiana
Does Not Ship To:AK, AZ, HI, OR
Grows Well In Zones:5-10 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-10 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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4.8

Based on 144 reviews

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Robert B.
3/31/2026
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Magnolia was delivered and planted

Magnolia was delivered and planted before winter here in St George UT. Lost most leaves now leaves have returned. No buds for blossoms as yet. Glad it survived transport and winter however, not much in the way of any growth as yet.

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Michael M.
3/22/2026
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we will see

I hope it grows as fast as you say now it is not much more than a stick

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHi Michael, we understand your concern! Sweetbay Magnolia is a moderate grower and can take a little time to establish before showing faster growth. With patience and the right care, it should develop into the full, beautiful tree you’re expecting. Do not hesitate to reach out if you need any help.
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Tiina
10/18/2025
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Great tree

Excellent customer service. First tree I ordered in the spring, unfortunately didn’t grow. I was sent a gorgeously replaceable tree fast, at no extra charge. It arrives healthy, tall (the top had been cut so it would fit into the box) and blooming in October. It’s a beautiful tree. Thank you very much!

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Morgan E.
10/2/2025
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Amazing

Was big and healthy when I opened the box a few months ago, and it's only gotten bigger and more healthy since. I planted it in a rain garden and it's been thriving there, standing water be damned. Excited to see it flower in the spring!

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DEREK R.
9/10/2025
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Different Size Sweet Magnolias

Overall Good. Smooth purchasing process. Trees came in good condition. They stayed healthy throughout the summer. Out of four trees: two grew a little, one grew alot, and the last one didn't grow much at all. They're all alive, but grew at much different rates. This is why I took off one star. Hopefully they even out at some point.

Fast Growing Trees Plant ExpertHi Derek, we appreciate your honest feedback. It’s wonderful that all of your magnolias are doing well, though we understand it can be frustrating to see them grow at such different rates. Differences in growth are common, but with patience they typically balance out. Please reach out anytime if you’d like advice to encourage more uniform growth.
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