Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

The Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia is a fast-growing upright form of the Southern Magnolia, with all the great features of that popular and iconic evergreen, but on a much smaller, densely-branched pyramidal tree. This smaller tree grows rapidly to about 25 feet, and so it is very suitable for smaller gardens, screens, avenues and specimens, as well as growing in large planters and containers for many years. Its foliage is even richer and deeper in color than the regular tree, and with the typical dense brown ‘fur’ back to the leaves. The richly-perfumed pure-white flowers first appear in early summer and continue into October.

• Vigorous, fast-growing smaller evergreen tree
• Dense, broad pyramidal habit
• Magnificent perfumed white flowers all summer
• Deep green glossy foliage with dense fur back
• Drought and salt-spray tolerant

The Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia will grow in almost any type of soil, and once established it is drought-resistant too. It is also tolerant of salt-spray, making it ideal for coastal gardens. Its dense habit makes trimming unnecessary, and it is rarely bothered by pests or diseases. It grows best in full sun or partial shade, and benefits from mulching with rich organic material regularly. At the limits of its cold hardiness, grow up against a south-facing wall for protection.