Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Dwarf Sweetbay Magnolia


Sweet Thing Sweetbay
 Magnolia 
'Perry Paige'
Magnolia virginiana var. australis 'Perry Paige'
Only evergreen shrub Magnolia there is! Doesn't get winter burn at temps below 0°F like the regular species. Retains green leaves to temps colder than -10°F. Root hardy to temps colder than -20°F. Perfect for containers, keep small with pruning. 


Hardiness: USDA Zones 5-9

Mature Size: 10'-15' tall by 10' wide

Light: Full sun to Part shade

Water: Medium-Wet 
Tolerates wet sites, tolerates some dry conditions, but is intolerant of severe drought

Soils: Performs best in Neutral to Acidic soils. Suffers in high alkaline soils.
 Add HollyTone or Acid fertilizer to lower pH level.

Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
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