White Joy Perfume Tree

Michelia Champaca 'Alba'

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Overview

Michelia champaca 'Alba', commonly known as White Joy Perfume Tree, is an evergreen prized for its intensely fragrant, creamy-white blossoms. This ornamental species reaches up to 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. Preferring well-drained soil, it requires moderate watering and suits USDA zones 10-11. Its glossy foliage offers a lush backdrop, making it ideal for accent planting or as a hedgerow centerpiece.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — commonly known as White Joy Perfume Tree

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–20 Ft.
Mature width: 12–15 Ft.

Classification

Family: Magnoliaceae

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White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — tree with orange blooms; slightly acidic to neutral soil composition

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — tree for full or half; enchanting fragrance throughout the garden

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — is an evergreen prized for its intensely fragrant; which is most potent during the early, image 52

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — commonly known as White Joy Perfume Tree; preferring well-drained soil, it requires moderate, image 51

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — Preferring well-drained soil, it requires moderate watering and suits USDA zones 10-11; tree, image 54

White Joy Perfume Tree (Michelia Champaca 'Alba') — This ornamental species reaches up to 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide, thriving in full sun to, image 53

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