Teddy Bear Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'
A compact flowering magnolia option with glossy leaves and a refined look — best for premium screens where long-term appearance matters.
Growth stages at a glance
These visuals are planning examples. Actual plant size, fullness, and growth depend on nursery availability, variety, pruning, site conditions, weather, watering, and care.
3-gallon starter
Smallest common starting size — budget-friendly for longer runs.
Typically offers the longest timeline to a solid visual screen.
5-gallon standard
Our most common homeowner starting size for privacy hedges.
Often selected as the balance of cost and reasonable early structure.
15-gallon fast start
Larger starter for faster day-one presence along the line.
Can shorten the wait for structure, but still not instant privacy.
Mid-maturity screen
Planning example of a developing privacy row.
Gaps often close as plants fill in — timing depends on spacing and care.
Mature privacy hedge
Planning example of a full evergreen screen at mature spacing.
Represents long-term screening potential — not a day-one guarantee.
Installed pricing
- 3-gallon installed price
- $80
- 5-gallon installed price
- $120
- 15-gallon installed price
- $250
3g $80 · 5g $120 · 15g $250 installed · from $80
Installed pricing includes selected plant material and standard planting labor. Final pricing may be adjusted during team review based on access, availability, site conditions, and selected add-ons.
Plant facts
- Mature height
- 15–20 ft
- Mature width
- 8–10 ft
- Evergreen
- Yes
- Sun needs
- Full sun to part shade
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Growth rate
- Slow to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low to moderate
- Texas / DFW fit
- DFW suitable
- Privacy hedge spacing
- 6 ft (planning default). Planning default for privacy hedge screening.
- Mature spacing
- 10 ft (planning default)
- 3-gallon starting height
- 2–3 ft
- 5-gallon starting height
- 3–4 ft
- 15-gallon starting height
- 5–7 ft
- Growth timeline
- 5–7 years to strong privacy
Best for
- Compact premium flowering screen
- Refined evergreen look
- Smaller spaces than larger magnolias
Why we recommend it
Teddy Bear magnolia offers a dense habit, attractive glossy foliage, and a refined look for customers who want a compact premium flowering screen with a slightly smaller footprint than Little Gem.
Watch-outs
- Slower from smaller sizes
- Premium option
- Leaf and flower litter possible
Good fit if
You want a compact premium magnolia screen where long-term appearance matters more than fast early closure.
Maybe not ideal if
Long fast-closing budget hedges.
Spacing notes
Planning default for privacy hedge screening.
Why we use it in Texas
Teddy Bear magnolia offers a dense habit, attractive glossy foliage, and a refined look for customers who want a compact premium flowering screen with a slightly smaller footprint than Little Gem.
Best uses
Premium focal screen
Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.
Pool privacy
Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.
Side-yard privacy
Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.
HOA/community screening
Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.
Design notes
Treat as a premium staggered screen or specimen row — not a fast formal hedge.
- Hedge style
- Premium accent screen
- A/B alternating
- Often workable in mixed rows
- Recommended for
- Smaller premium screens and pool-side planting.
- Not ideal for
- Long fast-closing budget hedges.
Cautions
Premium option with slower early screening from smaller sizes. Leaf and flower litter are possible.
Visual planning gallery
Reference views for planning — individual plant, hedge line, and growth stages for Texas privacy screening.
Use this plant in my quote
Start a privacy fence quote and select Teddy Bear Magnolia (or compare others) in the map planner. Plant availability, size, and final suitability are confirmed during review.
Growth timelines are estimates and depend on plant variety, spacing, site conditions, weather, watering, and care. Your final quote will be reviewed by our team before approval.