Within the magnolia family tree, sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) often gets overshadowed by southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), its bigger and more famous cousin. While the southern ...

Adding some color and interest to your backyard can be a little challenging, especially for smaller areas. Many trees grow too slowly and require very specific conditions, and some can get too big ...

One plant on the list is the sweetbay magnolia. Unlike the traditional Southern magnolia, which spreads widely and grows close to the ground, this new version maintains an upright growth pattern.