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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.