Little Gem southern magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size15 to 25 feet tall7 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Non-toxic
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Little Gem' southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem') is a tree for specimen planting, borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. This compact, evergreen magnolia stays much smaller than the species. Deer tend to pass it by. The fragrant white flowers attract bees.
Pairs well with Serviceberry, Carolina jessamine, Catnip, and Red spider lily.