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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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.