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‘Jim Wilson’, commonly sold as MOONGLOW, is a patented cultivar that is distinguished from the species by (1) more vigorous upright growth, (2) better cold hardiness with semi-evergreen foliage in the northern part of its range, and (3) slightly larger flowers.
The Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia, Magnolia virginiana Jim Wilson, is a magnificent, easy to grow North American native tree that produces sweetly fragrant flowers that look like creamy-white tulips perched upright at the ends of branches before opening to 8-petaled flowers typical of sweetbay magnolias. Get all the details below!
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‘Jim Wilson’, commonly sold as MOONGLOW, is a patented cultivar that is distinguished from the species by (1) more vigorous upright growth, (2) better cold hardiness with semi-evergreen foliage in the northern part of its range, and (3) slightly larger flowers.
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- $49.99 - $129.99
Moonglow® ('Jim Wilson') Sweetbay Magnolia has white fragrant flowers in the summer and is very hardy, has rapid growth, is wet site tolerant and semi-evergreen. Magnolia virginiana Moonglow® is a great introduction by Earl Cully.
Moonglow Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson') stays narrow and compact. It will fit the space beautifully, even in smaller gardens. And graceful Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia looks good all year-long, with smooth, attractive bark and well-balanced branch structure.
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- Nature Hills' Choice
- Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson'
- 15-35 feet
Moonglow® sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’): This cultivar is more tolerant of cold and can retain some of its semi-evergreen foliage more successfully in northern climates.
The Moonglow® Sweet Bay Magnolia, also known as Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson', is a cultivar of the Sweet Bay Magnolia tree. It is a popular choice for landscapes and gardens due to its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and compact size.
