Henry Hicks Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana 'Henry Hicks'

This evergreen variety of an old Kentucky favorite makes an excellent garden plant. Plants will grow 20-30' tall with upright outline and dark, thick glossy green leaves with white undersides. Two-inch-wide, lemon-scented creamy flowers grace the plant in late spring and sporadically through the summer. The fragrant blooms contribute significantly to the plants appeal. An excellent choice for full sun or part shade in any reasonable soil. 'Henry Hicks' is a cultivar of Magnolia virginiana var. australis . This form has survived -24°F unhurt. It remains evergreen down to about -17°F (Dirr) It grows more tree-like than other forms. The original plant was a gift to the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. Zone 5-10.