Quercus Phellos Willow Oak Seedlings Height Shipped:6 12 Inches giving way to a vibrant variegated varieties require more giving way to a vibrant yellow transition in the autumn Polysemous and fun to say‚ the fragrance of the sweet bay magnolia is as beautiful as its form and is usually its most beautiful characteristic at this time of the year‚ the flowers usually beginning to bloom anywhere from late spring through early summer․ The flowers can be as much as ten inches or twenty five centimeters wide․ The fragrance of the blossom has been likened to that of the ubiquitous magnolia flower with a hint of citrus․ The flowers may attract pollinators such as bees‚ butterflies‚ and moths․ Against the dark green foliage of the tree‚ the beauty of the flowers makes this one of the most beautiful sights of spring․ Its naturally rounded crown and silhouette makes it suitable for both formal and natural settings‚ and is widely used by homeowners and landscape designers as a tree with year round interests․ This native tree provides habitat‚ cover and food sources for birds‚ squirrels‚ and other wildlife‚ and encourages biodiversity by providing rich habitats‚ corridors for wildlife movements and visually attractive landscapes․