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Moonglow® 'Jim Wilson' Magnolia Bush (Tree Form)

Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’

Reaches up to 35 feet and can begin flowering within two to three years

Produces lemon-fragrant blooms over a long period in late spring

Exceptionally cold hardy to Zone 5 and a PHS Gold Medal winner

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Fast growth with fragrant, early blooms

Moonglow® is a fast-growing sweetbay magnolia also known as ‘Jim Wilson.’ Its early flowering habit means that once it reaches approximately 5 feet tall, it can begin blooming within two to three years. Lemon-fragrant, creamy white flowers appear in late spring and last up to four weeks, with sporadic blooms continuing throughout summer. Cone-like fruits with bright red seeds add seasonal interest in fall.

Glossy green leaves with silvery undersides remain evergreen in warm climates and semi-evergreen in colder regions. Hardy to temperatures as low as -33°F, this adaptable cultivar is also a recipient of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal. Sweetbay magnolias grow best in slightly acidic, moist to wet soils and make a beautiful choice for adding height, structure, and seasonal interest to the landscape.

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Mature Height:15-35 ft.
Mature Width:10-20 ft.
Sunlight:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Season(s):Spring Blooming, Summer Blooming
Growth Rate:Fast Growing
Botanical Name:Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’
Grows Well In Zones:5-9 outdoors
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Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors

(hardy down to -10℉)

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