Sweetbay Magnolia — Price Comparison

Magnolia virginiana

Prices from $84.95 to $264.95 across 3 nurseries.

Quick Facts

Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Mature Size
15-35 ft tall x 10-25 ft wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to summer (sporadic)
Type
Deciduous to semi-evergreen tree

Current Prices

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Prices last checked: May 03, 2026

Size Best Price Specials
3 Gallon $94.07 at Nature Hills Nursery
1-2 ft $92.95 at PlantingTree
2-3 ft $84.95 at PlantingTree
3-4 ft $109.95 at PlantingTree
4-5 ft $124.95 at PlantingTree
5-6 ft $119.95 at PlantingTree
6-7 ft $264.95 at PlantingTree
Retailer 3 Gal 1-2ft 2-3ft 3-4ft 4-5ft 5-6ft 6-7ft In Stock Shipping Last Checked Specials
PlantingTree $92.95 $84.95 $109.95 $124.95 $119.95 $264.95 Free over $119 May 03
Nature Hills Nursery $94.07 Free over $139 May 03
Fast Growing Trees Sold Out Free over $99 May 03 free shipping on orders over $99 Free shipping on orders over $99 20% OFF all orders

Prices are checked daily and may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify the final price at the retailer's site before purchasing.

When to Buy & Plant Sweetbay Magnolia

Price Seasonality

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
● Cheap ● Average ● Expensive
Best time to buy: October-November
Most expensive: March-April

Sweetbay tolerates wet soils that kill most trees, making it a niche-but-valuable option. It is semi-evergreen in the South (zones 8-10) and deciduous in the North. Fall clearance offers the best deals.

Pro tip: Fall is the best time to plant - the fragrant lemony blooms appear the following spring. Choose sweetbay for wet sites where other magnolias would fail.

Planting Season by Zone

Zone Spring Planting Fall Planting
Zone 5 Apr-May Oct
Zone 6 Mar-Apr Oct-Nov
Zone 7 Feb-Apr Nov
Zone 8 Jan-Mar Nov-Dec
Zone 9 Jan-Feb Dec
Zone 10 Jan-Feb Dec

Price History