Magnolia virginiana 'glauca' (Northern Sweetbay Magnolia)

The Magnolia virginiana 'glauca' is a cultivar of the Sweetbay Magnolia native to the eastern United States. Its leaves have a beautiful blue-green color, giving it a unique appearance. This deciduous tree produces fragrant white flowers in the late spring and early summer, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate partial shade.