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Teddy Bear Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Teddy Bear Magnolia Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
A compact, densely foliated evergreen that delivers the grandeur of a classic Southern Magnolia without the scale. Deep, glossy foliage with rich bronze undersides and large, fragrant white blooms position this cultivar as a premium specimen for refined residential and commercial landscapes.
Why Teddy Bear Magnolia
Foliage: Large, lustrous dark green leaves with distinctive cinnamon-bronze undersides, architectural presence year-round.
Flowering: Enormous, creamy white blooms with a strong fragrance appearing from late spring through summer.
Form: Naturally upright and compact with a tight canopy, requiring minimal structural pruning.
Scale: Smaller footprint than the species, suited to contemporary and high-density residential projects where space is considered.
Evergreen: Retains dense, polished foliage through all seasons, maintaining visual integrity on the property throughout the year.
Ideal Applications
Feature specimen: Planted as a singular statement piece in a formal entry or central courtyard.
Screen and boundary: Establishes a dense, evergreen barrier with ornamental quality along property boundaries or site perimeters.
Formal avenue planting: Repeated in linear arrangements along driveways or walkways for structured, high-impact effect.
Architectural framing: Positioned to frame building facades, pools, or outdoor entertaining areas with year-round presence.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to neutral soil; tolerates clay if drainage is adequate
Establishment Care: Water deeply 2–3 times per week for the first 12 weeks until established, then reduce to once weekly during dry periods. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
Plant Details
Height: 4–6m
Width: 2.5–3.5m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: South-eastern United States
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
