Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
$397.00 / 10G
Southern Magnolia ·
Description
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear', commonly known as Southern Magnolia, is a woody tree or large shrub valued for its cream or tan and white flowers during spring and summer. It typically matures 60–80 feet tall and 30–50 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Southeastern United States. It provides winter and severe weather cover. In the landscape, it works well in flowering tree, shade tree, and specimen. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, diseases, and insect pests.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
Strong white flowers early spring; cone-like aggregate fruit; matures about 20 - 60 ft tall and 15 - 35 ft wide
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, flowering tree, woodland edge
| Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear' | |
| Southern Magnolia | |
| 'Teddy Bear | |
| Yes | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average to moist moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average to Moist moisture; Rich, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Southeastern United States | |
| No |
| 6 - 10 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 6–10; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| High Organic | |
| 5 - 7 | |
| 20 - 60 ft | |
| 15 - 35 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 35 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Early Spring | |
| Strong | |
| White | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Pollinators | |
| Coastal Area | |
| Native Garden | |
| All Winter Season Interest | |
| Specimen | |
| Compact | |
| Very Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Moist Soil | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |