Espalier Magnolia Teddy Bear

Espalier plants are excellent in narrow garden beds, or can be used as feature plants to screen areas. Trimmed to a narrow, bushy shape they can give a beautiful formal appearance to your garden. 

Espalier lattice sizes are as follows:

25cm pots 660mm x 580mm

33cm pots 800mm x 600mm

40cm pots 1000mm x 800mm

50cm 1500mm x 1000mm

Espaliering Magnolia ‘Teddy Bear’ is an excellent way to create a structured, space-saving feature in gardens. This compact, evergreen magnolia is ideal for espalier with its dense, upright growth habit and glossy, dark green leaves with a velvety brown underside. Large, fragrant white flowers bloom throughout the warmer months, adding elegance and beauty to any landscape.

To espalier Magnolia ‘Teddy Bear’, plant it in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. It thrives in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane, tolerating heat, humidity, and light frost. Secure young branches to a trellis or wire system, training them into a flat, tiered structure. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage lateral growth. Regular watering during establishment and mulching around the base will support healthy growth. Espaliered Magnolia ‘Teddy Bear’ creates a stunning, structured backdrop for courtyards, fences, or narrow garden spaces.