Magnolia virginiana
Sweet Bay Magnolia

• A small, multi-stemmed tree with smooth bark and fragrant white spring flowers.

• Foliage is semi-evergreen in the Cincinnati area.

• Grows best in full sun and moist or even wet soils.

• Its native range runs along the coast of the southeastern U.S..

• Makes an excellent landscaping tree for rain gardens, swampy areas and areas with poor drainage in Cincinnati.

• Deer resistant and tolerant of urban conditions.