Magnolia Little Gem
The roots of little gem magnolia have a characteristic of wide spreading stretching from trunk to a span of four times the umbrella diameter but they re non invasive.
Magnolia little gem. Magnolia little gem is ideal for screening or hedging as it can be pruned to shape. Magnolia grandiflora little gem back to previous page. Plant magnolia little gem in an area of full sun to part shade with well drained soil. May to july.
7 to 9 height. A naturally small tree or large shrub perfect for small gardens. Little gem dwarf southern magnolia magnolia grandiflora little gem sku 5943. Little gem magnolia is a popular ornamental plant choice due to its dwarf size and low keeping excellent flashy flowers and its enjoyable fragrance.
Very attractive large white fragrant blooms. Like the evergreen magnolia the underside of each leaf on little gem is a rich reddish brown. You can under plant with a range of smaller shrubs and perennials. A dwarf southern magnolia with smaller dark green foliage and a very compact narrow form.
Leaves are a classic glossy deep green colour with furry brown undersides forming a nice compact evergreen tree with a dense covering of foliage. 7 00 to 10 00 feet bloom time. What to plant with magnolia little gem as this is an evergreen plant little gem works well to contrast the bare stems of hydrangeas and other deciduous shrubs. Once established magnolia little gem is a hardy and versatile plant that will tolerate a range of conditions and is.
On the shaded side hosta trilliums and even astilbe can work well. When you look up at mature trees the undersides of the leaves are clearly visible and you can sometimes achieve charming effects by coordinating those colours with other things in the garden. It can also be placed in large pots or containers. Magnolia grandiflora little gem this is a lovely tree which flowers from an early age producing beautiful creamy white saucer shaped flowers in spring and summer.