Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia

I was worried a magnolia would be too big for my courtyard, but this compact upright form fits perfectly and the big blooms still show up beautifully.

The glossy leaves on this compact magnolia look fantastic even when it's not blooming—definitely lives up to the "Teddy Bear" name with its dense, upright growth. I've had mine in a partly sunny spot for a few months and it's already putting out new growth without taking over the garden.

Planted this in a tight corner by the porch and it fits perfectly, that compact upright habit is exactly what I needed. The big blooms still show up like a full-size magnolia, just without swallowing the whole yard. Watered it every other day for the first two weeks and it's already pushing out new