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Magnolia virginiana - video

Florida Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Family: Magnoliaceae
Origin: Southern US
USDA Zone: 7-10?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunKeep soil moistOrnamental foliageSpice or herb plantEthnomedical plant.
Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles.
Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plant
Magnolia virginiana
Florida Sweet Bay, or Vanilla Magnolia has beautiful flowers with strong vanilla fragrance, while the leaves offer unique culinary uses.
Strong vanilla scent: fragrance can be noticed hundreds of yards away.


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Magnolia virginiana - Sweet Bay, Vanilla Magnolia

The flowers carry a very strong vanilla scent that can sometimes be noticed several hundred yards away! You will be rewarded by the attractive white delicately fragrant flowers. Fresh off the tree, the flavor of leaves is unique and fun to use. If you have a Florida Sweet Bay, your cooking will have flavors folks outside Florida can never hope to duplicate. Florida Bay Laurel likes moist, acid soils. If you use Bay Laurel in your landscape, be sure plenty of water is available. If you have a moist spot on your land, plant this tree! No bugs or other pests.
See Article about this tree: A Native Virgin - Sweetbay Vanilla Magnolia

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
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