Michelia x Alba - White Chambaca, White Sandalwood

The Michelia x Alba native to South East asia is commonly known as White Chambaca or White Sandalwood.

This stunning medium-sized tree with an upright but spreading growth habit with attractive lime-green foliage and beautiful orchid-like and highly fragrant white flowers which appear from mid Spring through to Autumn.  

Brings a lush tropical feels to your garden.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY: 

** THIS VARIETY IS USUALLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN NSW & QLD

** NO SIZES AVAILABLE AT THE MOMENT - DUE IN SPRING 2026 

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Growth Size: 6-10 h x 4m w

Positioning: Full sun to part shade

Temperament: Thrives in warmer climates, frost sensitive

Growth rate: Fast

Perfect for: Feature tree, screening, small shade tree

Spectacular Orchid-Like Flowers:

The hallmark characteristic of the Michelia x Alba is its exquisite orchid-like white flowers.

The delicate, sophisticated blooms resemble miniature orchids, creating an instantly recognisable and premium appearance.

The flowers are nothing short of spectacular, covering the canopy during the extended flowering season from mid Spring to Autumn.

Highly Fragrant White Blooms:

Beyond their visual beauty, the flowers release an intoxicating fragrance that fills your garden with natural perfume.

The highly fragrant white flowers are particularly intense during spring and early summer.

The combination of visual beauty and exceptional fragrance creates a multi-sensory garden experience.

Attractive Lime-Green Foliage:

The attractive lime-green foliage provides year-round visual interest and creates an elegant backdrop for the white flowers.

The fresh, vibrant foliage colour is distinctive and ornamentally valuable beyond the flowering season.

Size & Growth Characteristics:

Growth Size is around 6-10m tall by up to 3-4m wide.

The naturally developing upright form is attractive without requiring any excessive shaping.

Growing Requirements:

Position in full sun to part shade but 4-6 hours of full sun for optimal flowering.

Michelia x Alba thrives in warm climates with full sun exposure for optimal flowering.

Frost sensitive, enjoying the warmer climates but if planted in a cooler climate plant in full sun in a protected position.

Once established, it's very low maintenance.

Perfect Uses:

> Feature tree

> Screening

> Small shade tree

> Residential gardens

> Tropical gardens

Why Choose Michelia x Alba?

> Beautiful display of orchid-like white flowers

> Fast Growing

> Premium specimen status

> Feature tree excellence

> Screening and shade provision

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

400mm - 1.4m tall

100L - 1.8-2m+ tall

200L - 2-2.5m tall