Usos en Paisajismo
Etiquetas de Estilo
Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.
Moderate to high water needs. Tolerates wet conditions much better than Southern Magnolia. Water 2-3x per week during establishment. After establishment, 1-2x per week in dry season. Prefers consistently moist to wet acidic soils — best near water bodies and rain gardens.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Acid-forming slow-release tree fertilizer
Schedule: February. Acid-forming slow-release fertilizer in alkaline soils.
Tolerancia a la Sal
- Altura Madura
- 20–50 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 10–20 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 5/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 4/10
Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Sweetbay Magnolia grow in South Florida?
Sweetbay Magnolia has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Sweetbay Magnolia safe for pets?
Yes, Sweetbay Magnolia is considered pet-safe. Generally considered non-toxic to dogs and cats.
How much water does Sweetbay Magnolia need in South Florida?
Moderate water needs (5/10). Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.
Can Sweetbay Magnolia tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Sweetbay Magnolia has low salt tolerance (3/10) and is not recommended near areas with significant salt air exposure.
Is Sweetbay Magnolia available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Sweetbay Magnolia is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Native to SE US but less well-adapted to Miami-Dade's Zone 10b tropical heat.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Better performer in Broward County than Miami-Dade.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Good performer in Palm Beach County — Wellington, Jupiter, and Lake Worth excellent locations.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Good for inland Collier County (Immokalee, eastern wetland areas).
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Not recommended for Monroe County — tropical conditions exceed Sweetbay's heat and salt tolerance range..
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guía del Condado →Siempre verifique los requisitos actuales del condado antes de la instalación.
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