Q&A – How much should I water my 2-year-old sweet bay magnolia?

Question:
How much should I water my 2-year-old sweet bay magnolia?
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Answer:
It is still a young tree so you might want to water it when the weather is dry. UT Extension Agent Booker T. Leigh says in droughts try to water with 1 inch of water per week. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says another name for sweet bay magnolia is swamp magnolia.
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