Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay
Seed propagation:
Remove seed coat if present; cold-stratify; plant immediately.
Zone:
to zone 5
Preferred habitat:
Moist, rich, soils, warmish climate; tolerates most normal soils
Size:
Small-medium
Evergreen/fall color:
No
Urban tolerance:
Moderate
General information:
The sweetbay is usually multi-trunked, more a very large shrub than a tree.