Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' is a charming and distinctive evergreen magnolia renowned for its Teddy Bear ear shaped foliage, compact growing form, and exceptional ornamental form. 

Size: 3-4m h x 2-3m w

Positioning: Full sun to part shade

Temperament: Light frost tolerant, fairly drought tolerant

Perfect for: Feature tree, screening, hedging

Exceptional Foliage Appeal:
The foliage combines classic magnolia characteristics with outstanding ornamental qualities.

The Teddy Bear Magnolia's unique name reflects its most distinctive feature - large, oval-shaped leaves that genuinely resemble teddy bear ears.

The upper surface of leaves displays glossy, rich dark green colouring, while the underside features distinctive velvety brown tones, creating beautiful visual contrast when leaves move in the breeze. This dual-tone foliage provides year-round interest and visual depth.

Unlike deciduous magnolias that lose their leaves, the Teddy Bear remains evergreen, providing consistent year-round foliage presence and colour.

Fragrant Flowering Display:
In summer, the Teddy Bear produces large, creamy white fragrant flowers that appear among the foliage. The delicate floral fragrance adds another layer of sensory appeal to this remarkable tree, creating an enchanting garden experience during the flowering season.

Compact & Dense Growing Form:

The naturally compact and dense growth habit makes the Teddy Bear exceptionally versatile.

The dense foliage creates excellent screening and privacy solutions while the moderate size keeps it manageable within residential gardens.

The naturally developing form requires minimal pruning or intervention.

Size & Growth:
Typical mature height reaches 3-4 metres with a spread of 2-3 metres, making it a perfect medium-sized specimen tree.

The moderate growth rate ensures steady establishment without overwhelming garden spaces. This compact size makes it suitable for various garden situations from small courtyards to larger properties.

Growing Requirements:

Prefers full sun to part shade positioning, adapting well to diverse conditions.

Thrives in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Once established, remarkably low-maintenance with minimal pest and disease issues.

Benefits from regular watering during establishment and dry periods.

Perfect Uses:
> Feature Tree 

> Screening and privacy solutions

> Hedging

> Lining fencelines or boundaries

Why Choose Teddy Bear Magnolia?

> Exceptional and interesting foliage appeal with dual-tone leaves

> Evergreen year-round presence

> Large fragrant summer flowers

> Compact manageable size

> Low-maintenance 

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

200mm - 60-80cm tall

300mm - 80cm-1m tall

400mm - 1.4m tall

75L - 1.6-1.8m tall

100L - 2m+tall

200L - 2-3m tall