Michelia Starbright

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

Michelia Star Bright is a handsome, evergreen tree that carries glossy, dark green leaves which are very aesthetic in their own right. The foliage is adorned with masses of velvet buds during winter which open in pure white flowers with a mild fragrance in spring. This evergreen typically grows to 4 m tall and 2 m wide. Michelia Star Bright is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, clipped into a hedge, used in an avenue planting, planted to border an entrance, added to a cottage garden, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.

Michelia Starbright 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:	4.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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How to grow a Michelia Starbright hedge

The Michelia Starbright 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 Starbright plants for sale

The Plant Company has the best Michelia Starbright 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 Starbright standard?

Standard Michelia Starbright 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 Starbright?

The best time to plant Michelia Starbright 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.