Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia Easy to Grow Dark purple buds open into

Dark purple buds open into lavender purples

In April the flowers open up into small green buds

Named because they grow upward in a tight column

When spring arrives and most gardens still wear their winter grays and browns

Moonglow Sweetbay Magnolia Easy to Grow Dark purple buds open intoFor those looking for an interesting native with all season color Magnolia x virginiana 'Moonglow' is worth examining. The deep green shinny leaves are evergreen as far north as zone 5 and allow Moonglow to provide year round color. Gardeners and designers can use it similar to a holly or pine, providing season long color and structure for the landscape. However, unlike holly or pine, Moonglow will give you prolific large white tulip like white