---
title: Magnolia virginiana 'Sweetbay'
description: The Magnolia virginiana, commonly referred to as the Sweetbay Magnolia,
  is a smaller, semi-evergreen Magnolia
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/magnolia-virginiana-sweetbay
type: product
sku: WOC244
botanical_name: Magnolia virginiana
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# Magnolia virginiana 'Sweetbay'
*Magnolia virginiana*

![Magnolia virginiana 'Sweetbay'](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1221/original/sweetbay-magnolia-001.webp?1790462084)

Category: [Flowering Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/flowering-trees) › [American Magnolia Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/american-magnolia-trees)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/- 1' | $9.95 | Pre-order | 12/15/2026 - 04/01/2027 |  |
| +/- 2' | $16.95 | Pre-order | 12/15/2026 - 04/01/2027 |  |
| 3-4' | $24.95 | Pre-order | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |
| 4-5' | $34.95 | Pre-order | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 | Oversized |

## Description

The Magnolia virginiana, commonly referred to as the Sweetbay Magnolia Tree, is a smaller, semi-evergreen Magnolia. It grows 30 to 50 feet tall, with lemon-scented white flowers, and tolerates wet conditions. If you're wondering where to buy a Sweetbay Magnolia, look no further than Willis Orchards. Enhance your garden with the beauty and fragrance of Sweetbay Magnolia virginiana trees for sale.

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | Creamy-White |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring - Early Summer |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Soil Composition | Rich, loamy, and can tolerate poor drainage |
| Soil Moisture | Keep the soil consistently moist. |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5-6.5 |
| Mature Width | 10-35 Feet |
| Mature Height | 10-35 Feet |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/magnolia-virginiana-sweetbay: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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