Magnolia virginiana var. australis (Sweet Thing Magnolia, Swamp Magnolia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Species | virginiana |
| Variety | australis |
| Category | Woody |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 4 - 10 m |
| Spread | 2-6 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Specimen tree for lawn or garden, or as a woodland periphery. |
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-hard to hardwood cuttings taken in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun to part shade and moist, rich, organic soils. Unlike other Magnolia's, it will tolerate wet, boggy soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Leaf Description | 12 -15 cm long, glossy, dark blue-green, and turn yellow in the autumn. |
| Flower Description | The showy flowers are cup-shaped and very fragrant. The creamy white-yellow flowers are 25 cm long and feature 8 - 10 petals. |
Photographs
Magnolia virginiana var. australis, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia virginiana var. australis, leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Magnolia virginiana var. australis, bark. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.