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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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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
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Installation
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