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Perfect for smaller gardens, Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ (Southern Magnolia) is a dense and compact evergreen tree of narrowly columnar habit. Lightly scented, white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), appear at the tips of thick, tough stems in late spring to mid-summer. The evergreen foliage of smooth, leathery, oblong-elliptic leaves, 5 in. long (12 cm), is shiny dark green above and brown-felted underneath. Prized for its smaller size, attractive evergreen foliage, and fragrant flowers, Little Gem is a popular magnolia for small spaces.
Magnolia belongs to the Magnoliaceae family, which includes several popular species such as the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata), Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana), and Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana).
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Common names | Evergreen Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, Magnolia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 7' - 10' (210cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Magnoliaceae |
| Genus | Magnolia |
| Common names | Evergreen Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, Magnolia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 7' - 10' (210cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ (Southern Magnolia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ (Southern Magnolia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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