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Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson'
Choose Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia if you want a fragrant flowering tree for moist ground and a narrower footprint. The tradeoff: it is not a tight formal screen, and winter leaf retention is not dependable in colder New England spots.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | The fragrant white flowers and clean upright shape give it strong presence without looking oversized. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace when moisture is reliable, but dry stress will slow it down. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It needs little pruning beyond early shaping and removing damaged branches. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | B | Its narrower habit helps, but it still becomes a real tree and needs space away from walls and walks. |
| Screening Value | B- | It can soften views, but it is too open and semi-evergreen to replace a dense privacy hedge. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Moonglow for homeowners with moist soil who want a refined flowering tree, not for dry front-yard islands or tight foundation corners.
| Mature Height | 35 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 18 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-10b |
| Spacing | 12-15 ft apart for privacy screens; 22+ ft apart for space between plants |
| Sun | full-sun; partial-shade |
| Moisture | Moist but well-drained to wet |
| Growth Habit | Small multi-stem tree; upright, medium oval to vase-shaped |
Treat it as semi-evergreen; colder or windier sites may drop more leaves.
Yes, it is one of the better ornamental trees for moist to wet ground.
Yes, especially when planted near a patio, walkway, or open window.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22142
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
