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| Botanical Name | Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' |
| Description | The Little Gem Magnolia is a versatile favorite for the Houston metro area, offering the classic elegance of a Southern Magnolia in a fraction of the space. This 15-gallon (15G) tree is highly prized for its small, leathery leaves with rusty-brown undersides and its prolific blooming habit. Unlike larger varieties, 'Little Gem' produces its large, lemon-scented white flowers while still quite young. It is exceptionally heat-tolerant, thrives in heavy clay soils, and its narrow, upright habit makes it ideal for privacy screens or focal points in smaller suburban yards. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-25' Height x 10-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires regular watering to establish its root system, but is quite resilient once mature. Ensure the planting site has decent drainage. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support its long blooming cycle. |
| Pruning | Minimal; naturally grows in a tidy, pyramidal shape. Pruning is best done in late winter or after the summer blooming cycle if shaping is desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' |
| Description | The Little Gem Magnolia is a versatile favorite for the Houston metro area, offering the classic elegance of a Southern Magnolia in a fraction of the space. This 15-gallon (15G) tree is highly prized for its small, leathery leaves with rusty-brown undersides and its prolific blooming habit. Unlike larger varieties, 'Little Gem' produces its large, lemon-scented white flowers while still quite young. It is exceptionally heat-tolerant, thrives in heavy clay soils, and its narrow, upright habit makes it ideal for privacy screens or focal points in smaller suburban yards. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-25' Height x 10-12' Width |
| Water | Moderate; requires regular watering to establish its root system, but is quite resilient once mature. Ensure the planting site has decent drainage. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release evergreen fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support its long blooming cycle. |
| Pruning | Minimal; naturally grows in a tidy, pyramidal shape. Pruning is best done in late winter or after the summer blooming cycle if shaping is desired. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
