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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.