Michelia Trees for Sale in New Zealand

Michelias are beautiful, fragrant, versatile and just so easy to grow that no self-respecting garden should be without one of these evergreen shrubs or trees. At Wairere we know all about Michelias and we have a great range to choose from. Michelia figo, AKA as the 'Port Wine Magnolia' is our most popular along with 'Bubbles', 'Mixed Up Miss', 'Velvet and Cream', 'Fairy Blush' and the exquisite Michelia yunnanensis.Full of flower and fragrance Michelias look good all year round with their glossy green foliage, brown furry flower buds and their generous burst of flowers, usually in early spring. If you have a sheltered garden the magnificent Michelia doltsopa would be hard to surpass for beauty and fragrance in spring.Pop into Wairere Nursery at 826 Gordonton Road, Hamilton to check out the full range of Michelias or if you prefer browse through the selection on our secure web-site. Your choice can be carefully packaged and freighted direct to your door anywhere in New Zealand.

Michelia Bubbles

Bred in NZ this fabulous evergreen tree has glossy foliage, velvet buds, beautiful cream flowers with a pink blush and a gentle fragrance. What more could you want? Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Evergreen. Est.10yr.growth.
Flower Colour: White Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Figo

Port Wine Magnolia. The dark wine-red blooms of this adaptable evergreen shrub are a little shy, hiding amongst the glossy green foliage. You'll definitely know they're there when you become intoxicated by the powerful fruity fragrance. Plant in sun or part shade with acid soil for best results.
Flower Colour: Red Red
Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 2m


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Yunnanensis Std

This small evergreen tree is a real winner. Glossy green leathery foliage which always looks tidy. Clips well should you wish to consider using for topiary or hedging. Velvety brown buds open to the most deliciously scented little cream flowers in early spring. Easy to grow and quite tolerant.
Flower Colour: Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: Standard


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Mixed Up Miss Std

A NZ bred Michelia with large glossy green leaves and sweet little blooms of white tinged with pink. The blooms are fragrant and appear from winter through to spring. Generally well behaved and easy to grow. Plant in a sunny sheltered position with acid soil. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Pink White
Habit: Upright
Height: Standard


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Honey Velvet

The strong leathery foliage is complemented in spring by brown furry buds which open to cream cup shaped flowers. Long flowering season and high plant health. Useful as a specimen, can be planted as a hedge or alternatively try in a container. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: Cream Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: 2m x 1.5m


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Velvet and Cream

A relatively new introduction that has quickly become a firm favourite. The strong leathery foliage is complemented in spring by brown furry buds which open to highly fragrant cream cup shaped flowers. Useful as a specimen, can be planted as a hedge or alternatively try in a container. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: White Cream
Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 2m


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Paton Pink

A lovely tree with dark-green leaves that densely cover this pyramidal-growing tree. During spring, bears pink, tulip-shaped flowers. Healthy, easy grower which retains its leaves well. It can be stunning as a stand alone tree, group planted, pleached or used as a tall hedge.
Flower Colour: Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery

Michelia Bubbles Std

Std. Bred in NZ this fabulous evergreen tree has glossy foliage, velvet buds, beautiful cream flowers with a pink blush and a gentle fragrance. What more could you want? Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Evergreen.
Flower Colour: White Pink
Habit: Upright
Height: Std


Available for purchase online at Wairere Nursery