Michelia yunnanensis × Michelia doltsopa ‘Fairy White’
Overview
Uses: Large patio containers, evergreen specimen shrub, privacy hedge, small landscape focal point.
Benefits: Bushy evergreen magnolia with fragrant white blooms and an extended flowering season. Compact habit compared to traditional magnolias.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7b–11
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded — dense multi-stem evergreen structure.
Bloom Color: White
Mature Height: 9–12 feet
Mature Width: 5–7 feet
Bloom Season: Mid Winter through Late Spring, with intermittent rebloom
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Evergreen structure paired with fragrant winter-to-spring blooms makes this magnolia a standout in mild-climate landscapes.
‘Fairy White’ is a compact evergreen magnolia valued for its bushy form and long flowering window. It produces fragrant white blooms heavily from mid winter through late spring, with occasional flowers appearing during warmer periods throughout the year in suitable climates.
Smaller and denser than many traditional magnolia trees, this selection performs well as a hedge, specimen shrub, or large patio container plant in USDA Zones 7b–11. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and screening.
Care
White Fairy Magnolia® Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Adequate light supports consistent flowering and dense growth.
Grow in well-draining soil that retains moderate moisture. Avoid planting in areas prone to standing water.
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, plants tolerate short dry periods but perform best with consistent moisture.
If growing in containers in colder areas of its range, protect roots from extreme winter cold.
Fertilize in early spring and again after the main flowering cycle using a
slow release fertilizer
according to label directions.
Container Growing Notes: This shrub adapts well to large containers. Containers require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings and must provide excellent drainage.
Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Prune lightly after the primary spring bloom to shape and maintain size. Heavier structural pruning should also be done after flowering.
Size
What Size is the White Fairy Magnolia® for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are well rooted and actively growing at the time of shipment. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container and ready for transplanting into the landscape or a decorative planter. For specific sizing details, please
contact us.
How Large Does White Fairy Magnolia® Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 9–12 feet tall and 5–7 feet wide, forming a dense evergreen shrub suitable for screening or specimen use.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of White Fairy Magnolia®?
The botanical name is Michelia yunnanensis × Michelia doltsopa ‘Fairy White’.
Can this magnolia be used as a hedge?
Yes. Its dense evergreen structure and manageable size make it well suited for screening or privacy planting. Space approximately 3 feet apart for hedge applications. Explore additional screening options in our
Privacy Trees & Shrubs
collection.
Is this suitable for patio containers?
Yes. In USDA Zones 7b–11, it performs well in large containers placed in full sun to partial shade. Browse more adaptable selections in our
Patio Plants
collection.
