Name: Magnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)

Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall × 10–12 ft wide; can reach 25 ft if unpruned; mature, multi-trunk specimen

Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; adapts well to various conditions

Water Needs: Moderate to high; tolerates wet conditions

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Balanced fertilizer in spring; minimal pruning needed

Detailed Description: This mature Sweetbay Magnolia gives you instant impact with 15 to 20 feet of gorgeous native beauty! This 30-gallon size means immediate mature landscaping with those incredible creamy white fragrant flowers and silvery leaf undersides. Here in Willis, this native is perfectly adapted to our climate and handles wet areas beautifully. The fragrance is amazing, and those shimmering leaves create incredible movement. Perfect for instant mature native landscaping that would take years to achieve!