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Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem'

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The Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem') is a compact evergreen sought for its glossy, dark green leaves with velvety brown undersides. It reaches a mature height of approximately 20 feet and spreads 10 feet. This dwarf cultivar produces large, fragrant, white flowers up to 8 inches wide. Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Blooms from spring through summer.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — dark green leaves with velvety brown undersides
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — It reaches a mature height of approximately 20 feet and spreads 10 feetLittle Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This dwarf cultivar produces large, fragrant, white flowers up to 8 inches wideLittle Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefersLittle Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Blooms from spring through summerLittle Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — dark green leaves with a strikingLittle Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This dwarf variety reaches a mature height of about 20 to 25 feet with a spread of 10+16

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Magnoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — dark green leaves with velvety brown undersides
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — It reaches a mature height of approximately 20 feet and spreads 10 feet
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This dwarf cultivar produces large, fragrant, white flowers up to 8 inches wide
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Blooms from spring through summer
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — dark green leaves with a striking
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This dwarf variety reaches a mature height of about 20 to 25 feet with a spread of 10
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — velvety bronze-brown underside
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — The foliage provides a stunning backdrop to the creamy white flowers
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — spanning up to 8 inches in diameter
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — which are noteworthy for their size and intoxicating fragrance
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — A full sun to partial shade exposure is optimal, ensuring the best flowering and dense
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — and regular watering is crucial during establishment
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This cultivar's smaller stature and elegant appearance make it perfect for residential
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Prune as needed to maintain shape, ideally after the plant has finished flowering
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — white flowers in the garden
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — offering an exquisite and long-lasting charm to any garden design
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — shrub / tree with white blooms
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — shrub / tree for full or half
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — dark green leaves with velvety brown undersides; ideal for small gardens, it thrives
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — It reaches a mature height of approximately 20 feet and spreads 10 feet; spanning up
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — This dwarf cultivar produces large, fragrant, white flowers up to 8 inches wide; shrub
Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem') — Ideal for small gardens, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and, image 23

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