Description
Easily grown in acidic, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich, organic soils, but, unlike most other magnolias, tolerates wet, boggy soils. Also does quite well in heavy clay soils.
Magnolia virginiana ‘Jim Wilson’ MOONGLOW
(Moonglow Bay Magnolia)
| Size | Price |
| 10-GALLON | $129.99 |
| 3-GALLON | $49.99 |
Hardiness Zones:
10a 10b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
‘Jim Wilson’, commonly sold as MOONGLOW, is a patented cultivar that is distinguished from the species by (1) more vigorous upright growth, (2) better cold hardiness with semi-evergreen foliage in the northern part of its range, and (3) slightly larger flowers. This is a medium-sized tree with an oval to vase-shaped form. It typically grows over time to 35’ tall with a spread of 18’. Cup-shaped, sweetly fragrant (lemony), 9-12 petaled, creamy white, waxy flowers (2-3” diameter) appear in mid-spring (May-June) for about one month and sometimes continue sporadically in the summer.
Additional information
| Common Name | Moonglow Bay Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Magnolia virginiana 'Jim Wilson' MOONGLOW |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 15-35' |
| Width | 10-20 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to wet |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Flower Color | creamy white |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Size | 10 gallon, 3 gallon |
