Magnolia virginiana var. australis

‘Sweet bay, swamp bay’. Australis is distinguished from the species by having a layer of woolly, white hairs on the flower stems and new growth. Plants also tend to be larger and more reliably evergreen than the species. Semi evergreen shrub with fragrant creamy white, globular flowers, Jun-Sept. Acid soil. Sheltered site. Ht 10-15ft.