Genus Magnolia Species grandiflora Cultivar 'Southern Charm' Teddy Bear® Patent pp# 13049 Common Name Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia Zone 7 to 9 Habit dense upright tree. Slow growth rate., Very compact Height 18 to 20 Feet Spread 10 to 12 Feet Foliage Small to medium sized 2-4" wide by 3-6" long shiny dark green. Leaf back is reddish-brown. Evergreen Flower 6-8" wide. Begins blooming May and continues until Fall., Fragrant white flowers Flower Color White Culture Full sun. Categories: Flowering Tree Native Specialty Tree Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Description The original Teddy Bear® Southern Magnolia at Head-Lee Nursery in South Carolina is 19 years old and only 17 feet tall and 10 feet wide.