sweet bay magnolia
Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' MOONGLOW
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
Creamy white Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
This magnolia species needs regular and consistent watering. During the first 12-18 months after planting, give your Moon Glow Sweetbay Magnolia an inch of water once a week. After the first 12-18 months, it will need 1 to 2 inches of water every 10-14 days. During periods of drought, water once or twice a week so that the soil remains moist but not soggy. Avoid overwatering or underwatering as this can lead to root rot and other problems.
sunlight
The sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' MOONGLOW) prefers full to partial sunlight for optimal growth. In the summer months, the plant should be exposed to the sun for 6 to 8 hours per day. During the spring and autumn months, a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day is best. In the winter months, some sunlight on sunny days is beneficial for this species, although too much can be damaging.
pruning
Sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' MOONGLOW) should be pruned lightly once a year during late winter or very early spring. Pruning should focus on removing dead and overgrown branches, and shaping the plant. No more than 30-40% of the canopy should be removed at 1 time, and it is important not to prune away the unique, swirling pattern of the branches. If severe pruning is needed, it can be done in 2 or more steps, spaced a few months apart.
