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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

Planting Instructions for Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

  1. Site Selection: Choose a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia thrives with 6-8 hours of sunlight but can tolerate some shade, especially in the afternoon. Make sure the area has enough space for the tree to spread, as it can grow up to 15-20 feet tall and 10-12 feet wide.
  2. Soil Preparation: Magnolias prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5. Amend heavy clay soil with compost or organic matter to improve drainage. Ensure the soil is loose and fertile to help the tree establish its roots quickly.
  3. Planting Depth: Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly shallower than the root ball. The top of the root ball should sit just above the surrounding soil level. Planting slightly high prevents water from pooling around the base of the tree, reducing the risk of root rot.
  4. Mulching and Watering: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the tree, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk to prevent moisture-related diseases. Water deeply immediately after planting to settle the soil around the roots. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, especially during the establishment period.

Care Instructions for Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

  1. Watering: During the first growing season, water the magnolia regularly, about once a week, or more frequently during hot, dry periods. Deep watering encourages deep root development. After the tree is established (in about 1-2 years), it will be more drought-tolerant, but occasional deep watering during dry spells is still beneficial.
  2. Fertilization: In early spring, apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) to encourage healthy growth and flowering. Avoid over-fertilizing, as magnolias are sensitive to too much fertilizer, which can burn their roots. A layer of compost around the base of the tree can also help provide nutrients throughout the growing season.
  3. Monitoring: Monitor for stress symptoms, such as wilting or yellowing leaves. This may indicate issues like improper watering or poor drainage. Adjust your care as needed, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care for Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

  1. Pruning: Minimal pruning is needed for this compact magnolia. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. This will help maintain its natural, rounded shape. Avoid heavy pruning, as magnolias can be slow to recover from severe cuts.
  2. Pest and Disease Control: The Teddy Bear® Magnolia is relatively resistant to pests and diseases, but it may occasionally be affected by scale insects, leaf spot, or mildew. Treat scale with horticultural oil and manage fungal diseases by improving airflow and avoiding overhead watering. Keep an eye out for any infestations or fungal issues, and treat as necessary.
  3. Seasonal Tasks: Each spring, renew the mulch layer to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds. In colder climates (USDA zones 7-9), Teddy Bear® Magnolia is hardy, but adding mulch in the fall can help protect the roots during winter. No special winter protection is usually needed in its hardiness zones.
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The Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia thrives in Zones 7-9

Growing Zones for the Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 7-9
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 10-12 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, OR
Sunlight Full Sun
Botanical Name Magnolia grandiflora 'Southern Charm'

Plants that Make a Difference

For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

  • 20+ Years Experience

  • Superior Quality

  • Free Shipping on All Orders

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A single white magnolia flower in full bloom with green leaves surrounding it.

Beware- not all Teddy Bear Southern Magnolias are the same.

Be sure to get superior magnolias, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" magnolias to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Teddy Bear Southern Magnolias in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth and blooms!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall magnolias in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" tree, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy tree.

A mature Teddy Bear Magnolia tree with dense, dark green foliage in front of a white house.

The Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia gives you all the classic Southern charm of a magnolia in a smaller, easier-to-manage size.

  • Large, fragrant creamy white blooms in spring and summer
  • Evergreen leaves are glossy green on top with rusty-brown undersides
  • Compact size: about 15-20 ft. tall and 10-12 ft. wide, much smaller than a standard Southern Magnolia
  • Dense privacy screen: plant 8-10 ft. apart in full sun, hardy in zones 7-9

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure trees including the pot and roots, so their "5-6 ft." tree may only be about half that size when planted. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!
You Want Teddy Bear Southern Magnolias Grown by Experts

You Want Teddy Bear Southern Magnolias Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship thin, weak magnolias grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" trees struggle after planting and take longer to fill out and bloom well.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Teddy Bear Southern Magnolias, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means your tree settles in quickly and starts filling out with glossy leaves and fragrant blooms sooner.

Read more about the Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia Tree

Compact Magnolia with Classic Southern Charm

The Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Southern Charm’) brings all the classic beauty of a Southern Magnolia in a more compact, easy-to-manage size. This evergreen tree is known for its large, fragrant white blooms and rich, glossy green foliage, with a unique twist—the undersides of the leaves are a striking rusty-brown, adding texture and color. The Teddy Bear® Magnolia is perfect for homeowners looking to enjoy the elegance and fragrance of a traditional magnolia tree without the towering height.

Ideal for smaller spaces or container growing, the Teddy Bear® Magnolia grows up to 16-20 feet tall and 8-12 feet wide, making it a wonderful choice for smaller yards, garden beds, or patios. Its dense, upright form also makes it a great screening or focal tree for any landscape, offering year-round greenery and stunning, sweetly-scented blooms in spring and summer.

Why You’ll Love the Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

  • Classic magnolia flowers: Large, creamy white blooms with a sweet fragrance that lasts through spring and summer.
  • Compact and upright: Reaches 16-20 feet tall, making it ideal for smaller yards, garden beds, or containers.
  • Year-round beauty: Evergreen leaves with glossy green tops and rusty-brown undersides add color and texture all year.
  • Low-maintenance: Tolerates a variety of soils and conditions, perfect for busy gardeners.
  • Versatile: Great for use as a focal point, screen, or accent tree in any landscape.

Add Elegance to Your Landscape with the Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia
The Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia is a compact version of the iconic Southern Magnolia, offering all the beauty and fragrance in a more manageable size. With its stunning white blooms, lush evergreen foliage, and upright form, this tree is perfect for homeowners looking to bring a touch of Southern charm to their landscape. Whether used as a focal point, privacy screen, or container plant, this magnolia will enhance any outdoor space with its elegance and ease.

Order your Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia today from Nationwide Plants and enjoy the high-quality, expert care, and fast shipping that gardeners trust. Create your dream landscape with this beautiful, low-maintenance magnolia!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia

How big does a Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia get?

A Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia grows about 15 to 20 feet tall and 10 to 12 feet wide. That is much smaller than a standard Southern Magnolia, making it a good fit for smaller yards, garden beds, and foundation plantings. Its dense, upright form keeps a tidy shape with little pruning.

What zones does Teddy Bear Magnolia grow in?

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia grows in USDA Zones 7 through 9. Within those zones it needs no special winter protection, though adding a layer of mulch in fall helps insulate the roots. Renew the mulch each spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

How much sun does a Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia need?

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia grows best in full sun, ideally with 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day for the fullest foliage and most flowers. It can tolerate some afternoon shade in hot climates. Choose a spot with enough room for its mature 10 to 12 foot spread.

Is Teddy Bear Magnolia evergreen?

Yes, Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia is evergreen, keeping its leaves all year. The foliage is glossy dark green on top with striking rusty-brown undersides, adding color and texture in every season. That year-round greenery makes it a strong choice as a focal point or accent tree.

When does Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia bloom?

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia blooms in spring and summer. It produces large, creamy white, cup-shaped flowers with a sweet fragrance, set against the glossy evergreen leaves. Plant it near a patio, walkway, or window where you can enjoy the scent during the blooming season.

Can Teddy Bear Magnolia be used as a privacy screen?

Yes, Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia works well as a privacy screen because of its dense, upright form and evergreen leaves. For a continuous screen, plant trees about 8 to 10 feet apart so their 10 to 12 foot spreads grow together. Give them full sun for the thickest growth.

What soil does a Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia need?

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5. Amend heavy clay with compost to improve drainage. Dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant slightly high, with the top of the root ball just above the soil, to prevent root rot.

How often should I water a Teddy Bear Magnolia?

Water a Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia deeply about once a week during its first growing season, and more often in hot, dry weather. Deep watering builds strong roots. Once established, in about 1 to 2 years, it becomes more drought tolerant but still benefits from deep watering during dry spells.

How do you prune a Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia?

Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia needs very little pruning. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches and to maintain its natural shape. Avoid heavy pruning, since magnolias are slow to recover from severe cuts.

Can Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia be shipped to every state?

No, Teddy Bear Southern Magnolia cannot be shipped to Arizona or Oregon because of state agricultural restrictions. It can be shipped to all other states. It is offered in several sizes, including 2 and 3 gallon containers and 1-2 ft., 4-5 ft., and 5-6 ft. trees.
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