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Joe McDaniel
Urbana, IL, USA

‘Henry Hicks’

Magnolia - Sweetbay

Magnolia virginiana

'Henry Hicks'

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  • Fragrant
  • Evergreen
  • Improved hardiness
Description

'Henry Hicks' is the hardiest selection of our native evergreen sweetbay magnolia. Creamy white lemon-scented flowers stand out from the handsome, glossy foliage in May and June. This is a magnificent large shrub or small tree that tolerates shade and moist soils. Introduced by Joe McDaniel of the University of Illinois.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
10 - 20'
Width
10 - 20'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Late spring - early summer
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Moist, rich, acidic soils with good drainage are required.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. Selective pruning only is recommended; do so after flowering.

Uses

Specimen plant

Growing Tips

Benefits from a protected site in colder climates.

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Tree, Evergreen, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Magnolia, Common name: Magnolia - Sweetbay, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fragrant, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Tree, Evergreen, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Magnolia, Common name: Magnolia - Sweetbay, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage