Michelia figo

Name: Michelia figo
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11994v
Price: 503.52 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Portwine Magnolia

Michelia figo is a small, evergreen tree that carries glossy, dark green leaves which are attractive in their own right. The foliage is wonderfully complemented with exquisite and fragrant, cream-white flowers through winter and spring. It grows as a shapely tree to about 3 m tall and 2 m wide. Michelia figo is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, clipped into a hedge, used in an avenue planting, added to a cottage garden, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:	Hardy
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Portwine Magnolia

How to grow a Michelia figo hedge

The Michelia figo hedge spacing is generally 50 cm between the plants. If you want the hedge to fill in faster, you can shorten the spacing to 40 cm. However, going wider than 50 cm will have two effects. The first is that the gap between the plants at the base will be harder to fill in and this can cause frustration. The second is that the plants will tend to grow wider rather than upward. At a closer spacing the plants compete for light, and in doing so, they push each other upwards. Therefore, The Plant Company recommends a 40-50 cm spacing to achieve an amazing hedge. If large grade plants (25L pot size or more) are purchased, the spacing can be increased to 1 m apart as the plants have been manicured to already be bushy. Start trimming the sides of the hedge once active growth starts to achieve a denser hedge.

Michelia figo plants for sale

The Plant Company has the best Michelia figo plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and tree needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Where can I buy a Michelia figo standard?

Standard Michelia figo plants are a speciality for some of our wholesalers and they can come in different standard heights. If you can’t find the size or standard height you are after in our pricing table above, just email in to shop@theplantcompany.co.nz and the team will endeavour to fill your needs with high-quality plants.

When is the best time for planting Michelia figo?

The best time to plant Michelia figo is during the dormant season, which spans from autumn to spring. However, the optimal timing within this period is spring, as the warming soil encourages better root establishment. This allows the young tree to settle in well before the heat of summer arrives. You can still plant in summer provided careful attention is paid to watering.

Michelia figo topiary

Michelia figo can easily be trained as a topiary. It has small and glossy, dark green leaves that are densely packed. This characteristic makes it ideal for shaping into formal topiary designs like balls, cones, or standards. It also responds well to pruning, which is essential for maintaining the desired topiary shape. Regular trimming encourages bushier growth and helps define the form. It is a good choice for creating attractive and fragrant topiary specimens, adding a touch of formality and evergreen structure to various garden settings.