'Little Gem' Southern Magnolia is a compact cultivar of our stately native evergreen Magnolia grandiflora. The habit is tight and compact, with large lustrous dark green leaves which have a fuzzy brown indumentum on the undersides. The large white flowers are fragrant and appear intermittently from late May through July. Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' needs to be planted in a sheltered location, with particular protection from the winter winds.
Height
20 Feet
Spread
10 Feet
Bloom Color
White
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
24
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem #15 5-6' (NATIVE-creamy white)
Budded
10
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem #25 (NATIVE-creamy white)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Branches
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Deer Resistant
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Evergreen
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Fragrant - Flower
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Fruit - Ornamental
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Habit: Compact
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Native
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Repeat Bloom
Winter Interest
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Foliage
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Moist
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
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Sun
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Salt Tolerant
Tree Type
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Evergreen
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Ornamental (<30')
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Tree
Foliage Color
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Green
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