A dwarf southern magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form. The large, glossy, evergreen leaves have rusty-brown undersides. Very attractive, large, white, fragrant blooms. A naturally small tree or large shrub perfect for small gardens. Truly captivating when trained as espalier against a wall or fence.
| Plant Type |
Native, Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone |
7-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (ft) |
| Spread | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
| Tolerance |
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| Attracts |
Birds |
| Garden Uses |
Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders |
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia | Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' || A dwarf southern magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form. The large, glossy, evergreen leaves have rusty-brown undersides. Very attractive, large, white, fragrant blooms. A naturally small tree or large shrub perfect for small gardens. Truly captivating when trained as espalier against a wall or fence.
Native,
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Attracts Birds, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders