Sweetbay magnolia's shorter stature also makes it more versatile, especially in smaller landscapes. Plus, the trees are host plants for butterflies and moths. Sweetbay magnolias are slender ...

Sweetbay magnolia trees begin to produce 2- to 3-inch lemon-scented white flowers in spring, which can continue to bloom on and off during the summer. Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 10, the ...