Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Common Names:
Little Gem Bull Bay, Little Gem Southern Magnolia

Classification:
Trees

Sun/Water Requirements:

Can tolerate both shady & sunny conditions.
Dry to wet conditions.

Climate / Hardiness Zones:

Zone 6 to Zone 10

Growth:

Range: Grows from 15' to 30'.
Rate: Average growth.
Provider notes: "definitely the smallest of the commercial forms; wants to grow as a large dense shrub rather than with a central leader."

Flowers:

Colors: White
Season(s): Fall

Provider notes: "smaller: 3 to 4" diameter, 6" when fully open, but borne at a young age and continually, production slacks in summer heat, through October - November in Zone 7 and 8"

Foliage:

Broadleaf Evergreen
Color: Leaves are dark green in the summer..
Provider notes: "leaves are small (4") with a bronzy brown pubescence below"

Fruit:

Color: Red
Season(s): Early Fall, Fall

Landscape Value:

Can be used as an ornamental plant.
Can be used as a specimen plant.
Can be used as a hedge plant.
Can be used as a grouping plant.

Provider notes: "makes a good medium-sized screen or hedge plant; one of the best for smaller properties."

Other:

Is Heat Tolerant

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