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Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065

Also Known As

Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'™
Moonglow Sweet Bay Magnolia
Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 15'-35'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

5a-10b

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Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065 plant details

Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065 is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: magnoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, lemon-scented, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The extraordinary growth rate of this cultivar, coupled with its precocious blooming character, make it a lucrative item. Moonglow® will grow to 5 ft. and bloom within 2-3 years. Selected and named by Earl Cully, this clone is surprisingly hardy to -33 °F. Lemon-fragrant blooms over a long period in late spring.

By: Heritage Seedlings

This upright 35' x 15' VERY hardy ; pretty selection has glossy dark-green semi-evergreen foliage ; fragrant, late spring-into-summer, cup-shaped white flowers. SUN/Med PPatent12065 (Jim Wilson)

By: Forestfarm

Fragrant white flowers summer, leaves have silvery undersides, Semi-evergreen, wet soil tolerant. Zones 6-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

A new selection of the fragrant Sweetbay Magnolia with improved vigor and lovely creamy white 2-3" blossoms in early summer that emit a decidedly lemony scent. Tolerant of moist soil. Evergreen to zone 6.

By: Avant Gardens

This is a semievergreen that matures at 35-40' tall with a 15-18' spread. It has distinct upright growth habit.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Precociously blooming at an early age 'Moonglow' has pea green evergreen leaves with silver reverse. 4 inch antique white flowers are luscious. Tree to 25 ft.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065 plant

How to Grow Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' PP12065

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant