wher to plant a sweetbay magnolia tree - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by jhutch6
July 12, 2006
How far away from the house should i plant a sweet magnolia tree? How fast do they grow and how big do they get???


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Answer from NGA
July 12, 2006
Magnolia virginiana can grow to about twenty feet tall and wide so you would want to plant it at least ten to fifteen feet away from a building. These will do better in a sheltered location with protection from winter wind and where the soil stays evenly moist. This tree is considered to grow at a medium rate, so you might see it grow one to two feet a year depending on the growing conditions and the weather each year. I should also mention that in your area this tree will be deciduous rather than evergreen.

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