Sweetbay Magnolia Growth Habit| Vining star-shaped nodding flowers

star-shaped nodding flowers

looking much like hydrangea blossoms

A good rule of thumb is to prune 2 inches between branches at the top of the tree during early spring

drought-tolerant houseplant that only needs water every few weeks

strong stems

Sweetbay Magnolia Growth Habit| Vining star-shaped nodding flowersSweetbay Magnolia's are sometimes called 'magnolia macrophylla' and are native to the Tennessee. Flowers are creamy white, 8 14 in. across, solitary and fragrant, followed by egg shaped, rose colored fruits. It's considered semi evergreen and it's leaves are extremely large, up to 1 ft. wide and 3 ft. long. They are host plants for 15 species of Lepidoptera, including the Tuliptree Silkmoth and the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. Care It is best