Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia - Elegant and beautiful, grown in smaller sizes for compact spaces. Huge, fragrant white flowers bloom for a long time. Grows in zones 5-9.
Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia, Elegance and Beauty, Huge Fragrant White Flowers
The Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem') is a beautiful and compact evergreen shrub or small tree that is known for its large, fragrant white flowers. It is a relatively slow-growing plant, but it can reach heights of up to 20 feet and widths of up to 10 feet.
Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia Tree
The Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia has glossy, dark green leaves that are evergreen, meaning they stay green all year round. In the spring, the tree produces large, cup-shaped flowers that are white with a creamy yellow center. The flowers are very fragrant and can be seen from a distance.
The Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia is a relatively easy plant to care for. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and deer damage. The Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia can be propagated by cuttings or seeds.
To care for a Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia, water it regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize the plant in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer. Prune the plant lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
The Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape applications. It is a popular choice for hedges, privacy screens, and foundation plantings. It can also be used as an accent plant in a garden or patio.
Here are some tips for incorporating the Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia into your landscape:
- Plant the Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia in a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Space the plants 6-10 feet apart, depending on the desired size of your hedge or privacy screen.
- Water the plants regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plants in the spring and fall with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune the plants lightly in the late winter to remove any dead or diseased branches.
Enjoy the elegance and beauty of the Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 6-9
| Mature Height: | 15-20 ft. |
| Growth Rate: | Slow |
| Botanical Name: | Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' |
| Mature Width: | 8-10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
