Sweetbay Magnolia Tree – Magnolia virginiana Bare Root Starter | 12–24 Inches Tall | Hardy Native Flowering Tree | Easy to Grow

Grow a beautiful native flowering tree with this live Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) starter, measuring approximately 12–24 inches tall. Shipped bare root and ready for planting, this fast-growing tree is admired for its fragrant creamy white flowers, glossy green leaves with silvery undersides, and elegant growth habit. Sweetbay Magnolia thrives in moist, acidic soils and is an excellent choice for specimen plantings, rain gardens, hedges, or areas with consistently moist conditions. You will receive a healthy bare root starter similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Sweetbay Magnolia starter tree
✔️ Height: approximately 12–24 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no soil or pot)
✔️ Healthy planting stock
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Sweetbay Magnolia
Botanical Name: Magnolia virginiana
Plant Type: Semi-evergreen to evergreen flowering tree
Growth Stage: Bare root starter tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining, acidic soil
Watering: Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: 10–35 feet (up to 60 feet in warmer climates)
Growth Rate: Fast (up to 2+ feet per year)
USDA Zones: 5–10
Container Friendly: No

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a location with moist, acidic, well-draining soil and water deeply after planting. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and maintain cool root temperatures. Avoid allowing the soil to dry out during the first growing season.