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The Michelia standard is a stunning addition to New Zealand gardens, admired for its elegant form and delightful fragrance. A Michelia standard is a Michelia tree trained into a “lollipop” shape, with a clear trunk topped by a rounded head of glossy leaves and beautifully scented blooms. These standards are perfect for creating structure and a touch of luxury in formal gardens, lining entranceways, or as feature plants in containers. If you’re searching for a Michelia standard, you’re investing in a plant that brings year-round visual interest and unparalleled perfume when in flower.

A Michelia figo (Port Wine Magnolia) plant with pink blushed flowers and dark green foliage.

Michelia figo

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Michelia figo, commonly known as the Port Wine Magnolia, is a compact evergreen tree prized for its delightfully fragrant, cream-white flowers and glossy foliage. Ideal for hedging, screening, or as a specimen tree, it brings year-round beauty and subtle perfume to New Zealand gardens. This hardy and low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and adds elegance to both formal and informal landscapes.

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
A fabuous Michelia gracipes pleached hedge with lush green foliage and masses of cream-white flowers.

Michelia gracipes

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Michelia gracipes, commonly known as the Banana Shrub, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant, creamy-yellow flowers that emit a sweet banana scent. Blooming in spring and summer, it adds both ornamental beauty and perfume to the garden. Ideal for borders, containers, or formal hedging, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. This low-maintenance plant is a superb choice for sheltered gardens across New Zealand.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Elegant Michelia 'Bubbles' admisdt lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Bubbles'

Michelia ‘Bubbles’ is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy green foliage and masses of creamy white, fragrant flowers that...

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A Michelia 'Fairy Cream' hedge with masses of cream-white flowers and glossy, green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy Cream'

Michelia 'Fairy Cream' grows as a small and shapely tree carrying glossy, green leaves which are attractive in their own right. Velvet buds are borne...

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Michelia 'Inspiration' white flowers and dark green foliage.
Michelia 'Inspiration'

Michelia 'Inspiration' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom from late winter...

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A Michelia 'Velvet and Cream' tree with masses of cream-white flowers amidst glossy green foliage.
Michelia 'Velvet and Cream'

Michelia 'Velvet and Cream' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, creamy white flowers that bloom...

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Michelia 'Fairy White' white flowers with lush, green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy White'

Michelia 'Fairy White' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant pure white flowers that bloom from late...

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Michelia yunnanensis white flowers and glossy, green foliage.
Michelia yunnanensis

Michelia yunnanensis is a compact, evergreen tree renowned for its glossy, green leaves and highly fragrant, white flowers, which bloom from late...

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Michelia 'Fairy Blush' flowers tinged with pink amidst lush, dark green foliage.
Michelia 'Fairy Blush'

Michelia 'Fairy Blush' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, lilac-pink flowers that bloom from late...

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Michelia 'Touch of Pink'

Michelia 'Touch of Pink' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant pink toned flowers. Blooming over...

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Michelia 'Mixed up Miss'

Michelia 'Mixed Up Miss' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully scented flowers. The elegant...

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Michelia 'Paton Pink' flowers on a stem.
Michelia 'Paton Pink'

Michelia 'Paton Pink' is a stunning evergreen tree known for its profusion of fragrant, blush pink flowers in early spring. The blossoms appear among...

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Michelia 'Allure'

Michelia 'Allure' is a stunning evergreen tree prized for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully fragrant flowers. The creamy blooms are...

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Michelia 'Princess Cinderella'

Michelia 'Princess Cinderella' is an elegant evergreen tree admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of highly fragrant creamy white flowers...

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Michelia 'Princess Isabella'

Michelia 'Princess Isabella' is a stunning evergreen tree renowned for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully fragrant creamy white...

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Michelia 'Princess Cleopatra'

Michelia 'Princess Cleopatra' is a beautiful evergreen tree renowned for its glossy green foliage and masses of highly fragrant creamy white flowers...

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Bahco Grafting Knife

This grafting knife from Bacho is the industry standard for all types of grafting including cleft, side approach, and air layering. The design...

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Grafting Wax

Barkers grafting wax is the industry standard for sealing grafts. This petroleum-based product provides a seal around the graft to retain moisture...

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Michelia alba white flower and mid-green foliage.
Michelia 'Alba'

Michelia alba, commonly known as White Champaca, is a highly fragrant, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It features creamy white, orchid-like...

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An exquisite Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' cream-white flower.
Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant'

Michelia 'Lemon Fragrant' is a compact, evergreen tree admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and fragrant, white flowers that bloom from late...

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Magnolia Pink Pearl (Michelia Pink Pearl)

Magnolia Pink Pearl (aka Michelia Pink Pearl) is a small, evergreen tree produces masses of showy, pink flowers with an orange centre through spring...

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Michelia Starbright white flowers.
Michelia 'Starbright'

Michelia 'Starbright' is an elegant evergreen tree known for its glossy foliage and fragrant creamy white flowers that appear through spring. This...

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Michelia 'Coco'

Michelia 'Coco' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and fragrant creamy flowers that appear through spring and...

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Michelia 'Star Bright'

Michelia 'Star Bright' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and fragrant creamy white flowers that appear through...

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Michelia Scented Pearl white flower.
Michelia 'Scented Pearl'

Michelia 'Scented Pearl' is an elegant evergreen tree prized for its glossy green foliage and masses of beautifully fragrant white flowers. The...

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Michelia 'All Spice'

Michelia 'All Spice' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant creamy flowers that appear through spring and...

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Michelia champaca (Magnolia champaca)

Michelia champaca is a magnificent evergreen tree celebrated for its intensely fragrant golden orange flowers and glossy green foliage. The blooms...

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Michelia 'Lady of the Night'

Michelia 'Lady of the Night' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its glossy foliage and intensely fragrant creamy flowers that perfume the...

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Michelia 'White Caviar'

Michelia 'White Caviar' is a stunning evergreen tree admired for its glossy green foliage and masses of highly fragrant white flowers. The elegant...

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Michelia maudiae

Michelia maudiae is a stunning evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and large fragrant white flowers that appear through spring...

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Michelia Uniquely Yours white flower against dark green foliage.
Michelia 'Uniquely Yours'

Michelia 'Uniquely Yours' is an elegant evergreen tree prized for its glossy green foliage and masses of fragrant creamy white flowers. The blooms...

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Michelia doltsopa 'Silver Cloud'

Michelia doltsopa 'Silver Cloud' is a stunning evergreen tree admired for its glossy green foliage and highly fragrant creamy white flowers that...

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What Is a Michelia Standard?

A Michelia standard refers to varieties of Michelia that have been expertly grafted or pruned to have a single straight stem with a dense, rounded crown. The most popular species for Michelia standards in New Zealand include Michelia doltsopa, Michelia Scented Pearl, Michelia Coco, and Michelia Alba. These varieties are known for their lush evergreen foliage and exquisite, aromatic flowers ranging from creamy white to soft pink, depending on the type.

Growing and Using Michelia Standards

Michelia standards are versatile plants that thrive best in well-drained, fertile soil and a sheltered spot with plenty of morning sun. They’re ideal for planting in courtyards and urban gardens, where their compact size and upright growth habit make an elegant statement without taking up too much space. Michelia standards are also increasingly popular for containers, where they can be placed to frame doorways or patios, perfuming your entryway with their iconic scent.

To keep your Michelia standard looking neat, prune lightly after flowering to maintain the rounded head. Mulch well in spring and feed with a slow-release fertiliser to promote lush growth and abundant blooms. Like many evergreens, they enjoy some summer moisture, especially during dry spells, and benefit from an occasional deep soak during extended droughts.

Popular Michelia Standard Varieties

Choosing the right Michelia standard for your garden depends on the look and scent you prefer. Michelia doltsopa is valued for its large, white, perfumed flowers and is a traditional favourite for training into the standard shape. Michelia Scented Pearl offers masses of creamy buds that open to soft white blooms. Michelia Coco is known for its deliciously coconut-scented, smaller flowers, perfect for compact gardens. Michelia Mixed up Miss and Michelia Alba are also popular choices, each adding their unique charm to a standard’s classic silhouette.

Why Choose a Michelia Standard?

Selecting a Michelia standard elevates any garden with contemporary style and botanical elegance. Their structured form brings instant impact, while their evergreen leaves and magical scent ensure they shine throughout the seasons. Michelia standards are a fantastic choice for New Zealand gardens, transforming outdoor spaces into serene, fragrant retreats visible from indoors and out. Explore our range of Michelia standards and related varieties such as Michelia doltsopa, Michelia Scented Pearl, Michelia Coco, and Michelia Alba to find the perfect fit for your home.


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