Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Sweetbay magnolia
Plant Form
Medium Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
40.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: forested wetlands, seeps, stream and pond borders, moist sandy woods
Wildlife Value: Provides winter and extreme weather cover. This is a larval host plant for Spicebush Swallowtail and Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilo glaucus). Foliage and twigs are eaten by white-tailed deer in winter. Seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. It is a favorite tree of the sap suckers. Plant NOVA Natives lists this species as particularly popular with the non-native honeybees
Notes:Semi-evergreen; fragrant flowers; needs acidic soils
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
May
June
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Nurseries that may carry live plant