Michelia maudiae

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Smiling Monkey Forest Tree, Michelia maudiae Tree, maudiae, Magnolia maudiae

Michelia maudiae, commonly known as the Smiling Monkey Forest Tree, is a handsome tree grown for both its foliage and lovely flowers. It grows as a small, shapely tree and carries glossy, dark green leaves which are very aesthetic in their own right. Velvet buds open through late winter and spring to reveal showy and fragrant, pure white flowers as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Michelia maudiae is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, clipped into a hedge, used in an avenue planting, added to a cottage or “white” garden, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Michelia maudiae is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Michelia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	5.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Winter
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Avenues, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Smiling Monkey Forest Tree, Michelia maudiae Tree, maudiae, Magnolia maudiae

Michelia maudiae Details

Michelia maudiae, commonly known as the Smiling Monkey Forest Tree, is a handsome tree grown for both its foliage and lovely flowers. It grows as a small, shapely tree and carries glossy, dark green leaves which are very aesthetic in their own right. Velvet buds open through late winter and spring to reveal showy and fragrant, pure white flowers. This evergreen typically grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of cool climates, moderate frost, and short periods of dry though will benefit from being protected while it is establishing. Michelia maudiae is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, clipped into a hedge, used in an avenue planting, added to a cottage or “white” garden, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.