Magnolia Viriginianum 'Moonglow'

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 Height: Typically 15-35 feet tall. Width: Spreads 10-20 feet. Growth Rate: Moderate to fast. Shape: Upright, oval to vase-shaped. Care Tips Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade. Watering: Thrives in medium to wet soils—tolerates boggy conditions better than most magnolias. Soil: Requires acidic, well-draining soil. Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 5-10, making it cold-hardy. Flowers: Produces sweetly fragrant, lemon-scented blooms in May-June, sometimes sporadically throughout summer