{"product_id":"michelia-alba-joy-perfume-tree","title":"Michelia Alba Flowering Tree – Joy Perfume Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMichelia Alba Flowering Tree – Joy Perfume Tree\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite flowers • Rich floral fragrance • Tropical garden beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine stepping into your garden and catching the rich scent of Champaca flowers on the breeze. Michelia Alba adds fragrance, white blooms, and evergreen foliage to a tropical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow botanically classified as \u003cem\u003eMagnolia × alba\u003c\/em\u003e, this flowering tree is also called White Champaca, White Champak, Pak-Ian, and Joy Perfume Tree. Its white-to-cream flowers have long, narrow tepals and a strong scent, especially after dark. This hybrid has Asian origins and is associated with Magnolia champaca and Magnolia montana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFragrance and the Joy Perfume Tree name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Champaca has a rich floral fragrance with fruity notes. It is also sold under the nursery name “Joy Perfume Tree.” This describes a fragrant living tree and does not promise an exact match to bottled Joy perfume or claim a specific perfume formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Michelia Alba?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring fragrance into the garden where you can enjoy it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd soft white flower color among tropical greenery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a distinctive focal point near a seating area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplement a food forest with a dedicated ornamental planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a substantial evergreen tree. Nursery landscape estimates may describe trees around 15–20 feet, but the hybrid can grow much larger in tropical conditions. Allow space away from structures and overhead lines. Thoughtful pruning after flowering can help manage form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung trees may be grown in containers for easier relocation, but long-term container culture requires root space, watering, and size management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlowering season and maturity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature trees can bloom repeatedly in warm conditions. Florida nursery guidance emphasizes warmer months; exact timing varies with climate and maturity. Time to first bloom depends on propagation method, maturity, and care. A young plant should not be advertised as an immediate or continuously flowering specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Planner label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer months — variable, maturity dependent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Planner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable to fruit harvest; list under fragrant flowering plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Food Forest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional ornamental companion, with bloom timing separate from edible harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing in Palm Bay and Central Florida\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Palm Bay’s Zone 9B, give this tropical tree a sheltered microclimate and provide frost protection, especially while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing; avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a suitable tree fertilizer according to its label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune selectively after flowering to shape the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect from frost; move manageable containers into shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent botanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnolia × alba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamiliar botanical name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMichelia × alba\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnoliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical evergreen flowering tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite to cream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrong floral scent with fruity notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLandscape size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften listed around 15–20 feet; potentially much larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloom timing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable; mature trees may repeat bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrost protection needed in Zone 9B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant ornamental specimen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Michelia Alba the same plant as Magnolia × alba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Michelia × alba is the familiar older botanical name; Magnolia × alba is the current name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Alba differ from yellow Champaca?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlba is the white-to-cream flowering hybrid. Magnolia champaca produces yellow-to-orange flowers. Their fragrances also differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it arrive flowering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for a live tree. Blooming status, propagation method, and size should reflect the actual nursery option. The illustration does not guarantee flowers on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in Palm Bay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt needs a protected location and winter care. Cold exposure, especially for young trees, can limit success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need another tree for flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo companion tree is needed to enjoy blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop The Island Gardeners in Palm Bay, Florida, convenient to Melbourne and the Space Coast. Select the available nursery option and follow checkout instructions for local pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow what you eat and eat what you grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"3 Gal","offer_id":47978172743869,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7Gal","offer_id":47978172776637,"sku":null,"price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/michelia-alba-flower-and-bud.png?v=1791676971","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/michelia-alba-joy-perfume-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}