Magnolia virginiana 'Moon Glow'

'Moon Glow' Sweetbay Magnolia

'Moon Glow' is a vigorous grower with a distinctly upright growth habit and lemon-scented, creamy white flowers bloom well after the last frost. Plants flower heavily in mid-spring then continue sporadically through summer. The foliage is shiny green on top with silver on the lower side. Foliage is evergreen to semi-evergreen, depending on where you live. The cone-like fruits contain bright red seeds and are an important source of food for birds in the fall.

Benefits:

Waxy, white fragrant flowers for many weeks

Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage

Seeds are good source of food for birds in fall

Vigorous grower

Grows in wet soil

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Plant in full sun to part shade.

Grows best in acidic soil with consistent soil moisture. Also grows well in wet or swampy soil.

Prefers moist, rich, organic soils, but does quite well in heavy clay soil.

Plant in an area protected from harsh winter wind in USDA Zone 5.

Height 30-35 Feet

Spread 30-35 Feet

Native Range Swamps, low woods and savannas, mostly along the coast; from Eastern Massachusetts and New York to Florida and eastern Texas.

Native Trivia Magnolia seed is surrounded by a bright red covering that is high in fat, which provides migrating birds with a source of energy

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-10

"This plants leaves make for great cover while it's berries are a food source for my birds friends."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Deciduous Trees	Exposure • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade • Filtered Shade • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Moist but well-drained • Moist	Attracts Wildlife • Songbirds
Bloom Time • Late Spring / Early Summer	Habitat Collection • Wet Sun • Songbird	Foliage Color • Green	Uses • Evergreen • Fragrant