port wine magnolia hedge
A port wine magnolia hedge is a favourite among New Zealand gardeners who want an elegant, fragrant, and versatile screen. Known for its rich, sweet perfume and dense evergreen foliage, this timeless plant makes an exceptional hedge that looks lush year-round. Whether you’re after privacy, a windbreak, or an aromatic boundary along pathways, a port wine magnolia hedge brings texture, charm, and resilience to your garden.
Michelia figo (Portwine Magnolia)
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.
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Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)
Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy, white flowers through late spring and summer. The fragrant flowers are borne amidst the glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop. It grows with a rounded habit to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide and responds well to trimming. Magnolia Kay Parris makes for a lovely specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or grown as a hedge.
