Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' 
'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.
- Category: 
Woody Ornamentals
- Alternate Cultivar: Little Gem 
- Hardiness Zone: 7
- Height: 20 Feet
- Spread: 10 Feet
- Bloom Color: 
White