Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

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Magnolia, Southern Little Gem Dwarf

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Normans/Brad Smith

 

Description

This slow-growing evergreen tree will grow 15-20' high x 8-10' wide and has an abundance of leathery, dark green leaves with fragrant, white flowers that bloom during summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Bronze, Brown, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Seascape, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.