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.

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.

Nov 14, 2023 · When you want to give that charm a southern flare, consider planting Little Gem Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem.' This small tree, 15 to 20 feet tall, is little sister to the iconic Southern Magnolia which can grow to a towering 80 feet.

'Little Gem' is a much smaller and slower growing cultivar that typically grows as a compact upright multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to 20' tall over the first 20 years. It features glossy green leaves (to 5" long) that are bronze-brown underneath.

‘Little Gem’ is a much smaller (dwarf) and slower-growing cultivar of the Southern magnolia or Large tree magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) that typically grows as a compact, upright, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree to 20’ tall over the first 20 years.

Oct 6, 2023 · Thinking of adding a Magnolia to your garden? Why not try 'Little Gem' this growing season? This small magnolia has beautiful white flowers, and has a more compact growing profile. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss walks through the reasons this plant can be a star in your garden!

Feb 22, 2013 · "Little Gem" magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem"), a compact evergreen tree, is a slow-grower but can sport flowers when it's only 2 to 3 years old. Also known as the dwarf Southern magnolia, this tree works well for smaller yards and in lawns, near decks and patios, in planters or as a privacy screen or hedge.

This cultivar of Southern Magnolia has a compact, upright growth habit more typical of a multistemmed shrub than a single-trunked tree (Fig. 1). It grows at a slow rate to a height of perhaps 30 to 35 feet with an 8 to 12-foot spread and flowers at two or three years old. It is surprising to see a Magnolia flower when it is only three or four ...

'Little Gem' is a compact, small tree of narrowly columnar habit, reaching up to 8m, with glossy oblong leaves up to 12cm long, with a deep brown felt on the underside, and small, white, lightly scented flowers, 10cm across.

Little Gem is a dwarf southern Magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form than standard Magnolias. The large, glossy, evergreen leaves have rusty-brown undersides and produce very attractive, large, white, fragrant blooms throughout the summer Grows around 20 feet tall and about 15 feet wide at the base.