Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’

What to use me for: Statement screen or narrow formal hedge, strong vertical feature, avenue or paired entry planting; large pots.

I grow to: 4–6 m tall × 2–3 m wide; can be kept 3–4 m with pruning. Naturally tighter than many magnolias.

Features: Bronze, velvety leaf undersides, glossy tops; fragrant, creamy-white blooms; naturally dense, columnar habit; clips cleanly.

Where to place me: Full sun to part shade with airflow; protect from harsh reflected heat; good in Brisbane’s humidity.

How far to space me: Tight hedge/screen: 1.2–1.5 m centres. Softer screen: 1.8–2.2 m. Avenue of trees: 3-6 m depending on style.

Soil Conditions: Free-draining, organic-rich, slightly acidic preferred. Avoid waterlogging; mound if heavy. Mulch, keeping trunk clear. Avoid crowded underplanting.

Extra-Care: Regular water to establish; then moderate. Light tip prune after flowering to hold shape. Spring feed with slow-release fertiliser for acid-loving evergreens.

• Wed–Sat | 9–3pm
• Sun | 9–1pm
• Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
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