| Description | Trachelospermum jasminoides
A gorgeous, evergreen climber trained in the sculptural art of espalier
• Fragrant white jasmine flowers in summer
• Perfect for covering unsightly walls or fences
• Can be grown in pots or made into living wall art
| Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
The cutest and smallest of the Magnolia grandiflora's is the 'Teddy Bear'. This little rascal has the absolute winner when it comes to low maintenance, compact and elegant!
Large, rounded and robust glossy leaves along with the fragrant white Magnolia flower make this little beauty a show stopping feature in the garden. And it, too, can be used for sophisticated hedge. Magnolia's rarely need pruning as they grow in a compact and neat shape.
Magnolia 'Teddy Bear' can be grown in full sun to part shade, in the garden or in pots and containers. A truly beautiful dwarf tree.
See our Magnolia & Michelia - Evergreen Factsheet here for more about the different Magnolia & Michelia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Pittosporum tenuifolium
Another fantastic variety of Pittosporum, fast growing hedging or screening plant. Golden sheen features golden and green wavy leaves and black stems. Requires a full sun to part shade position for best results. Mature growth: 3m |
| Additional information |
| height x width |
Climber or groundcover
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: .5 to 1m
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| features |
Dark polished green leaves, sweetly fragrant starry white small flowers in abundance in summer
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| conditions |
Sun to shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Climber for along fences, arbors, pots, groundcover,
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| Other Common Names |
Dwarf Magnolia
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Sunshine |
Midday Sun, Morning Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Poor Soil Tolerant, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
December, February, January, March, May, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres
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| Max Height |
4m
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| Max Width |
3m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
2m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
April, February, January, March, May, November, October
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Feature, Fenceline, Fragrance, Bird attracting
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|
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
None
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
New Zealand
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| Other Common Names |
Kohuhu, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
3m
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| Max Width |
1.5m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
3-5 times a year
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| Planting Distance |
1 per metre
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| Size Maintained at |
1.5m
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening
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| Foliage Colour |
Gold, Green
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous, Purple
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golden Sheen'
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