Within the magnolia family tree, sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) often gets overshadowed by southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), its bigger and more famous cousin. While the southern ...

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia. Unlike the traditional Southern magnolia, which spreads widely and grows close to the ground, this new version maintains an upright growth pattern.

Wilson's magnolia develops saucer-shaped, downward-facing flowers with pure white petals and a centre clump of rose-coloured ... deck or courtyard. Sweet bay magnolia will lighten up your garden ...