- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 25 - 35 Feet
- Mature Spread 12 - 15 Feet
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
Showy, fragrant blooms make the Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia an effortless focal point. The bright white flowers of the Magnolia virginiana 'Green Mile' open in June and continue to bloom throughout the summer. Red fruit replaces the white flowers by fall, changing up the look. The semi-evergreen foliage is dark green, providing a nice contrast against the flowers and fruit.
The Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia can live in wet, boggy conditions unsuitable for other cultivars. Feature this tree as the centerpiece of a yard to add a showy style for most of the year. A tight, upright form packs a lot of beauty into a compact space. Butterflies frequent the flowers, and the tree serves as a larval host for different species of butterflies. Grow the Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia in zones 5 through 9.
Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia Care
Plant the Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia in full to partial sun. It prefers rich, loamy, acidic soil that is moist but well drained. New plants need consistent water for the first few months. Established plants only need water during a dry period. Feed the tree in spring, mid-summer, and fall using a product intended for flowering trees or shrubs.
Prune to shape after the flowers fade, around mid-summer, but before fall. Winter care is generally unnecessary, but it may be beneficial to wrap trees during the winter in the lower end of its growing range.
Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia Spacing
The Green Mile™ Sweetbay Magnolia stands 25 to 35 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide. Select a spot free from overhead obstructions, like utility lines or other trees. Space trees 15 feet apart when creating a continuous row.
Green Mile Sweetbay Magnolia Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 25 - 35 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 15 Feet |
| Spacing: 12 - 15 Feet |
| Habit: Columnar, Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow Shades |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Orange, Yellow |
| Foliage Description: Dark Green to Orange Yellow Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Green Mile Sweetbay Magnolia |
| Other Name(s): Beaver Tree, Castorwood, Small Magnolia |
| Scientific Name: Magnolia virginiana 'Green Mile' |
- SKU:
- 1231020367-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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