Sweet Bay Magnolia Tree Height Shipped:3 4 Feet Dig a wide planting hole pushing out lightly scented Dig a wide planting hole and loosen surrounding soil Many a Southerner holds happy memories of walking through a loblolly grove Aside from its ornamental or utilitarian value‚ the sweet bay magnolia has held cultural importance‚ having been considered a symbol of dignity‚ perseverance‚ and nobility at various points throughout history․ Traditionally‚ magnolia has been associated with hospitality and family in the South․ It is often found near Southerners' houses․ Magnolia has a role in Southern folklore and literature‚ especially the sweet bay‚ and is described in local literature as a symbol of peace and tranquility․ The beauty and majesty of the magnolia have inspired poets‚ artists‚ and musicians․ Continuing to inspire admirers to depict it in their work‚ the tree is an enduring symbol not only of the South‚ but of nature's grace and strength․ The sweet bay magnolia tree has long been used in southern American gardens and parks as a foundation plant and a border plant‚ as the shrub is hardy and grows well in consistently wet soil‚ making it a good choice for public parks and gardens․ The sweet bay has been widely used by homeowners and landscape architects for the ornamental qualities that the shrub has․ It provides helpful shade‚ stabilizes soil‚ and contributes to biodiversity in the areas where it is grown․ Magnolia is commonly used in landscape architecture for wetland and dryland applications and represents a variety of plant materials that can have different functions in a landscape․ Because of this‚ this plant has been a mainstay throughout the years and still finds its way into numerous properties year after year․