Compact Evergreen Magnolia with Fragrant White Flowers and Fuzzy Brown Leaf Undersides
Teddy Bear Magnolia features fragrant creamy-white flowers and unique fuzzy brown leaf undersides that create a charming display. This compact evergreen magnolia offers glossy dark green foliage, year-round interest, and manageable size, making it perfect for small gardens, foundation plantings, and specimen plantings.
Key Features
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Fragrant White Flowers: Large creamy-white blooms with sweet fragrance appear in summer
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Fuzzy Brown Leaf Undersides: Unique rusty-brown fuzzy texture on leaf undersides adds interest
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Compact Size: Grows 15-20' tall, much smaller than traditional Southern Magnolias
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Glossy Dark Green Foliage: Evergreen leaves provide year-round beauty
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Deer Resistant: Foliage deters deer browsing
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 15-20' tall x 10-12' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 7-9
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Type: Evergreen flowering tree
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Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape and size. Minimal pruning needed due to naturally compact growth habit.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for small gardens, foundation plantings, specimen plantings, and privacy screens. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, fragrance, and unique texture to compact landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch around base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
