Plant Care Tips
10 Stunning Feature Trees to Anchor Your Garden
The right feature tree changes a garden. Magnolia Coolwyn Gloss, Japanese Maple, Natchez Crepe Myrtle, Snow Pear, Chinese Elm, Bottle Tree, Manzanillo Olive, Ginkgo and Jacaranda lead the list. Here is how to pick the right one for your space.
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Choosing the Right Magnolia: Best Varieties for Hedging and Feature Trees
Magnolias work as hedges or feature trees depending on the cultivar. Teddy Bear, Little Gem and Coolwyn Gloss for hedging, Kay Parris, Exmouth and x soulangeana for features. Here is how to pick the right magnolia for your space.
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Magnolia Teddy Bear Growth Rate: How Fast Does It Actually Grow
Magnolia Teddy Bear grows moderately fast, around 30cm per year, reaching 3-5m tall with proper care. Soil, water and pruning all affect that pace. Here is what to expect and how to get the best growth out of yours.
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Magnolia Coolwyn Gloss is the high-shine evergreen Magnolia with the lowest leaf drop of the popular cultivars. Polished foliage, perfumed white flowers and a tidy upright form for modern Australian gardens.
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Magnolia Teddy Bear: Why This Compact Evergreen Belongs in Your Garden
Magnolia Teddy Bear is the densest most compact evergreen Magnolia, with glossy bronze-backed foliage and large perfumed white flowers. Here is why it works as both a feature tree and a hedge in Australian gardens.
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Magnolia 'Teddy Bear': The Compact Southern Magnolia for Australian Gardens
Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' is the soft, full-bodied compact Southern Magnolia. Glossy leaves with cinnamon undersides, creamy white flowers, and a tidy form for hedging or feature planting.
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Magnolia Little Gem: The Compact Evergreen Magnolia for Australian Gardens
Magnolia Little Gem is the compact Southern Magnolia that fits almost any garden. Glossy evergreen foliage, large fragrant white flowers, and a tidy upright form. Here is everything you need to know.
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Magnolia Little Gem vs Teddy Bear: Which Evergreen Magnolia Suits Your Garden?
Magnolia 'Little Gem' or Magnolia 'Teddy Bear'? Both are evergreen Southern Magnolias with white fragrant flowers, but they suit different gardens. Here is how to choose between them.
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Small Evergreens for Courtyards and Front Gardens: A 12-Plant Layered Palette
A practical guide to the best small evergreen trees for Australian gardens. Compact Magnolias, Tristaniopsis 'Luscious', Murraya and more, with care tips and design pairings.
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