While the southern magnolia earns accolades for its grand stature, vivid flowers, and glossy green leaves, the sweetbay magnolia deserves its own moment in the sun. Its flowers may be smaller than ...

However, in cooler climates where winter brings dropping temperatures and the threat of frost (such as USDA zones 6 and below,) the sweetbay magnolia may drop most of its leaves and reveal ...

Aiken Master Gardeners return to the Aiken Farmers Market in April. Bring your horticultural questions to the Master ...

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia ... characteristic of the Southern magnolia, albeit slightly smaller. Additionally, it produces fewer leaf drops, with smaller, less waxy leaves ...