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Little Gem Magnolia Tree Details

A FEW TESTIMONIALS

Hi ... several weeks ago I bought a Sweet Tea Olive and a Frost Proof Gardenia from you. I potted them up and they are doing well. The Sweet Tea Olive has blooms. Thank you so much!" ― Patricia W.

Bought 2 tea olive shrubs from him. They were and still are so healthy! He provided written directions on care and planting. That was so helpful since I'm a novice. I'll be back! ― Gayle T.

Wonderful sale, plant very healthy & is still happy, very knowledgeable & communication was great, would definitely buy from again. ― Robin F.

I have bought several plants from Michael that were very healthy and good specimens. He takes the time to provide informational handouts and education on how to be successful in growing them. He is easy to work with and will even meet you in a convenient location for pickup. ― Deb C.

The tea olive is GORGEOUS. I look forward to many more purchases with you! ― Gina D.

― Little Gem Magnolia Tree

(Magnolia grandiflora "Little Gem" Southern Magnolia)
Full Sun to Part Shade

This dwarf version magnolia evergreen offers 6-8" wide creamy white flowers with lemony-fresh fragrance like all Southern Magnolia trees, but flowers much earlier then the larger magnolias, starting at only 2 years compared to 5+ years. And it blooms for a longer period than the larger magnolias from late spring to frost. Grow rate is about 2-3 times faster than the larger magnolias, while offering the same conical dense upright shape with dark green smooth shiny leathery oblong-elliptic 5" long foliage with copper-orange undersides. Very popular for small spaces, native species to the southeastern United States, and a southern landscape tradition.

Ideal as a privacy screen, focal point specimen, and framing corners of your home.

See Specifications below. Shop the Little Gem Magnolia for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

Specifications

Item

Description

Other Names

Southern Magnolia Little Gem, Evergreen Magnolia Little Gem, Loblolly Magnolia Little Gem, Great Laurel Magnolia Little Gem, Big Laurel Little Gem, and Bull Bay Little Gem.

Special Features

Low maintenance. Attracts birds. Extremely fragrant. Disease, heat, deer, heat, humidity, drougt, and insect resistant. It is a native species to the southeastern United States.

Item	Description
Other Names	Southern Magnolia Little Gem, Evergreen Magnolia Little Gem, Loblolly Magnolia Little Gem, Great Laurel Magnolia Little Gem, Big Laurel Little Gem, and Bull Bay Little Gem.
Special Features	Low maintenance. Attracts birds. Extremely fragrant. Disease, heat, deer, heat, humidity, drougt, and insect resistant. It is a native species to the southeastern United States.
Category	Evergreen tree
Hardiness Zones	7-9 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast, about 2 to 3 times faster than larger magnolia when planted where it is happy.
Sun	Full Sun to Part Shade
Height	15-20Ft.
Width	7-10Ft.
Planting-General	Likes sand (amended), loam, silt and clay (amended) soil. Well drained moist. Soil pH range 4.5 to 7.5. Acidic to slightly alkaline.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 6 Feet apart for solid hedge, 14 Feet plus for space between trees.
Watering	Average, low once established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting.
Fertilizing	Feed in early spring before new growth begins with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees.
Pruning	Not required. Remove damaged, congested or crossing branches as needed. Only prune after flower have bloomed during the growing season, as they do not heal when dormant. Older leaves drop during late spring and summer which is normal.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Offers 6 to 8" wide creamy white flowers with lemony-fresh fragrance which birds love from late spring to frost.