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Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) growing in South Florida
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Sweetbay Magnolia — South Florida Plant Guide

Magnolia virginiana

Family: Magnoliaceae · Tree

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Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

florida nativenaturalisticrain gardenwildlife friendly

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Moderate5/10

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.

Solo e Fertilização

sandyloamwetland edgeacidic

Fertilizer: Acid-forming slow-release tree fertilizer

Schedule: February. Acid-forming slow-release fertilizer in alkaline soils.

Tolerância ao Sal

Low (3/10) — plant away from salt air exposure
Altura Madura
2050 ft
Largura Madura
1020 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
moderate
Demanda de Água
5/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
4/10

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Perguntas Frequentes

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.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

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.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Better performer in Broward County than Miami-Dade.

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

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.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Good for inland Collier County (Immokalee, eastern wetland areas).

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

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.

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