Michelia alba – White Champaca - Evergreen Trees Direct

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Michelia alba – White Champaca

Size: 100L

100L 200L

Current Stock Height Guide

200L:Approx. 2.1 – 2.6 m
100L:Approx. 1.7 – 2.2 m

Please note, as living products, our trees naturally vary in size and appearance throughout the seasons. The photos on our website are provided as a helpful guide, but may not always reflect our current batches.

We always aim to deliver stock as pictured, but some variation is to be expected. For up-to-date sizing, please refer to our current height guide. If you’d like to see photos of our current stock, just let us know—we’re happy to send them!

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Michelia alba, known as White Champaca, is a highly fragrant evergreen flowering tree prized for its lush upright form and glossy green foliage. Growing 8–12 meters tall and 4–6 meters wide, it serves as a stunning feature in warm-climate gardens, subtropical courtyards, and upscale landscapes.

From spring to summer, it produces creamy-white, jasmine-scented flowers that perfume the garden, especially in early mornings and evenings. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile soils, Michelia alba prefers frost protection in cooler areas and performs well in large containers.

With moderate growth and low maintenance needs, this tree adds tropical elegance and year-round greenery to a variety of outdoor settings.

Mature Height & Width (at maturity)

Mature Height:

8 – 12 metres (can grow taller in tropical climates)

Mature Width:

4 – 6 metres

Uses in your Garden

Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Screening or Privacy

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Evergreen Trees Direct Michelia alba – White Champaca

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height

8 – 12 metres (can grow taller in tropical climates)

Mature Width:

4 – 6 metres

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year

Medium Growth Rate

Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.

Sunlight Tolerance

Full Sun

Form & Shape

Michelia alba – White Champaca is considered:

Upright
Columnar

Australian Native?

No

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: White

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flowering Period

Spring

Foliage Type / Shape

Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How often does Magnolia alba flower?
A: The White Champaca blooms throughout the year with a peak in late spring and early summer.

Q: Can Magnolia alba be grown in a pot?
A: Yes, it can be container-grown, especially when young, allowing for control over growth in small gardens or patios.

Q: Is Magnolia alba suitable for cold climates?
A: It prefers warmer climates and needs protection from frost.

Q: How much sun does a Magnolia alba need?
A: It performs best in full sun to partial shade. More sun encourages more prolific flowering.

Q: Are the flowers of Magnolia alba fragrant?
A: Yes, the flowers are known for their strong and delightful lemony fragrance.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Feature Planting: 5 – 6 metres apart for canopy development

Screening: 3 – 4 metres apart

How to Plant Michelia alba – White Champaca

Planting Your Tree:

Choose a location with full sun to partial shade and protection from strong winds.
Ensure the planting site has well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
Plant in a hole twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth it was in the pot.
Backfill with soil mixed with organic compost, and water thoroughly.
Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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