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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia

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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.

 

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.