About 20 years ago, my wife planted a sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in our side yard. It grew quickly, blossomed in the spring, and stayed out of the way. I never paid much attention to it.

From stately southern magnolias to petite star magnolias, there is a type of magnolia tree or shrub for everyone. photohampster / Getty Images With so many spectacular types of magnolia trees and ...

WHAT: Moonglow sweet bay magnolia, also known as magnolia virginiana Jim Wilson Moonglow, is a small evergreen tree. Its bright green leaves feature silvery undersides that sparkle and flash on breezy ...

* Foliage: Lustrous, golden creamy, variegated, evergreen foliage. Variegation is golden-splashed leaves with a yellow edge. * Flowers: Creamy white with delightful lemon fragrance; 2-inch-wide blooms ...

Planting magnolia trees is a fantastic way to fill your space with stunning white flowers and create an enchanting atmosphere. They may take a few years to really start producing blooms, but the good ...

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