Are you looking for a flowering tree that tolerates wet conditions? Sweetbay magnolia provides the perfect solution to areas of your landscape which are by bodies of water, don't drain properly, or collect water during rain. Native to coastal regions up and down the United States' eastern shore, sweetbay magnolia will thrive in full sun to almost full shade, will put up with clay soil, and won't mind occasional soggy conditions, making it perfect for a rain garden, near ponds, or by streams. It can be grown as a single stemmed tree or as a branching large shrub, and its long oval leaves are pleasantly scented. In summer sweetbay magnolia is dotted with white lotus-like flowers which subside into striking red seed pods by early autumn. Evergreen in warmer climates and semi-deciduous in cooler zones, sweetbay magnolia is a low maintenance, easy care addition to your landscape, and its flexibility make it a popular choice for countless garden applications. Plant will be shipped in dormant state potentially from fall to early spring (metabolic inactivity-shredded foliage and minimal branches). Please note that plant will/can produce full size flowers in the first year with proper care and optimal growing environment.