Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia
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.
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:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.