Magnolia virginiana

Published: July 2006

Also known as Sweetbay magnolia or Swamp magnolia, producing creamy white lemon scented flowers  from June to September.   The flowers are followed by small red seeds which are used by a variety of wildlife.  The tree flourishes in moist, acid soils such as the swamps in the eastern U.S. and can be seen at Marks Hall near the TaxodiumSwamp.