{"product_id":"magnolia-virginiana","title":"Magnolia Virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia virginiana (Sweet Bay Magnolia)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a semi evergreen tree or large shrub prized for its lemon scented white flowers, glossy foliage, and smooth gray bark. Thrives in moist to wet soils and brings elegance to woodland borders, rain gardens, and naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 - 35 ft x 10 - 20 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, well drained to wet soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the southeastern and mid Atlantic United States, Magnolia virginiana occurs naturally in swamps, bog edges, and moist woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed eyed Vireos, Brown Thrashers, and Northern Mockingbirds eat the red seeds, while dense foliage provides shelter for nesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports caterpillars of native moths such as Sweetbay Silkmoth and Promethea Moth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 15 - 20 ft apart for single specimens or informal groupings in naturalized areas or moist woodland edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited for rain gardens, streambanks, pond edges, and low lying woodlands where its tolerance for wet conditions and showy flowers can be showcased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItea virginica (Virginia Sweetspire)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers fragrant flowers and red fall color that echo the moist woodland habitat of Sweet Bay Magnolia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vivid red flowers in summer that attract hummingbirds and thrive in similar wet soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOsmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides bold fronds and a lush ground layer beneath Magnolia canopies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClethra alnifolia (Summersweet)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Produces fragrant white spikes and thrives in moist, acidic soils near Sweet Bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVaccinium corymbosum (Highbush Blueberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers edible berries, attractive foliage, and a shared preference for acidic conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885941350561,"sku":null,"price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Gallon","offer_id":45922401255585,"sku":"MAGNOLIA VIRGINIANA -SWEET BAY MAGNOLIA","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/kkiki76gtfrgvgh.jpg?v=1675263221","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/magnolia-virginiana","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}