Little Gem Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree known for its large, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. The tree’s massive, showy blooms are often 8-12 inches wide and stand out against the backdrop of the deep green foliage. It also produces large, cone-like fruit with red seeds in the fall.
While the Little Gem keeps the iconic large white blooms and deep green leaves, it typically grows to a more manageable 15-25 feet in height with a spread of 7-10 feet, (unlike its relative the Southern Magnolia that can reach 60-80ft tall) it has a slow to moderate growth rate and thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. This tree prefers full sun to partial shade and is often used as a statement tree in large landscapes or as a shade tree.
Little Gem Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is an iconic evergreen tree known for its large, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. The tree’s massive, showy blooms are often 8-12 inches wide and stand out against the backdrop of the deep green foliage. It also produces large, cone-like fruit with red seeds in the fall.
While the Little Gem keeps the iconic large white blooms and deep green leaves, it typically grows to a more manageable 15-25 feet in height with a spread of 7-10 feet, (unlike its relative the Southern Magnolia that can reach 60-80ft tall) it has a slow to moderate growth rate and thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. This tree prefers full sun to partial shade and is often used as a statement tree in large landscapes or as a shade tree.
