Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'—also known as Jim Wilson Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia—is a semi-evergreen magnolia with fragrant, creamy white flowers and glossy green leaves with a silvery underside.
Size & Growth
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Height: Typically 15-35 feet tall.
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Width: Spreads 10-20 feet.
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Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.
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Shape: Upright, oval to vase-shaped.
Care Tips
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Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade.
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Watering: Thrives in medium to wet soils—tolerates boggy conditions better than most magnolias.
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Soil: Requires acidic, well-draining soil.
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Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 5-10, making it cold-hardy.
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Flowers: Produces sweetly fragrant, lemon-scented blooms in May-June, sometimes sporadically throughout summer