A compact, evergreen tree, this dwarf form of the classic Southern Magnolia brings the same large, fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage in a far more manageable size, reaching just 4–6m tall by 2–3m wide. Its dense, upright habit and dark green leaves with a rusty-brown underside give year-round structure, while the creamy white blooms appear from late spring through summer. Frost hardy once established but appreciating shelter from strong winds, it's an excellent feature tree, screen, or narrow hedge for Canberra gardens where space is at a premium.
Current Size: Large 330mm pot (1.6-2m tall), or Small 140mm pot for a budget-friendly young plant.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Enriched, well-draining soil; keep moist over summer, avoid overwatering
Watering: Regular watering while young; mulch well to handle dry summer periods
Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
Habit: Compact, dense, and upright — ideal as a feature tree, screen, or narrow hedge
Flowering: Large, fragrant white blooms, late spring through summer
Hardiness: Frost hardy once established; provide shelter from strong winds
Mature size: 4–6m tall x 2–3m wide
A compact, evergreen tree, this dwarf form of the classic Southern Magnolia brings the same large, fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage in a far more manageable size, reaching just 4–6m tall by 2–3m wide. Its dense, upright habit and dark green leaves with a rusty-brown underside give year-round structure, while the creamy white blooms appear from late spring through summer. Frost hardy once established but appreciating shelter from strong winds, it's an excellent feature tree, screen, or narrow hedge for Canberra gardens where space is at a premium.
Current Size: Large 330mm pot (1.6-2m tall), or Small 140mm pot for a budget-friendly young plant.
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Enriched, well-draining soil; keep moist over summer, avoid overwatering
Watering: Regular watering while young; mulch well to handle dry summer periods
Feeding: Osmocote All Purpose in spring, or Yates Dynamic Lifter for an organic feed. Seasol at planting and through summer helps with heat stress.
Habit: Compact, dense, and upright — ideal as a feature tree, screen, or narrow hedge
Flowering: Large, fragrant white blooms, late spring through summer
Hardiness: Frost hardy once established; provide shelter from strong winds
Mature size: 4–6m tall x 2–3m wide
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We're Canberra locals who know plants, and we know what grows well here. Every order is hand-picked and hand-delivered by us, so you get real people who care about getting your plants right.
Alongside garden favourites like hedges, trees and shrubs, we stock a wide range of natives and special varieties that can be hard to track down in Canberra. Each plant is chosen to cope with Canberra's frosts and dry summers. Every plant page lists its mature size, frost tolerance and simple care tips, so you know what will thrive before you buy.
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