Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle'

Also Known As

Northern Belle Sweetbay Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub, aquatic

size

H: 25'
W: 15'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle' plant details

Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle' is a broadleaf evergreen aquatic shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle'

Plant type: aquatic shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 25 FT tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia virginiana 'Northern Belle'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This, hardiest of the much-loved evergreen Sweetbay Magnolia, is a single stem (not shrubby) tree (to 40't x 25') that?s kept its leaves in below 0°F conditions and produces larger, sweet-smelling flowers, as well! S/M

By: Forestfarm

A super hardy selection by Ned Rader that has withstood -35?F though it does drop its leaves at that temperature. The flowers are fragrant and the leaves are darker green than Magnolia virginiana Moonglow?.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Is considered to be the hardiest of the M. virginiana varieties. The most evergreen of them as well, not losing it's foliage until -35°. In case you need more convincing this variety is also the most tree like of the virginianas, as well as having larger, sweet smelling flowers for two months during the early summer. Grows 25' x 15'. She'll be the "Belle" of your garden.