| Botanical Name | Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' |
| Description | The Little Gem Magnolia Tree is a beloved choice for the Houston metro area, prized for delivering all the beauty of a Southern Magnolia in a smaller, manageable footprint. This 100-gallon (100G) specimen provides an instant, mature privacy screen or focal point. It thrives in our heat and humidity and handles heavy clay soil exceptionally well. Its leaves are smaller with a soft bronze underside, and it is known for blooming at a very young age, producing fragrant white flowers for an extended period through the summer. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-25' Height x 10-15' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers regular, deep watering to establish its large root ball in local soils. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support its prolific blooming habit. |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove lower branches only if a "clear trunk" form is desired. Easily maintained as a dense, upright specimen. |
| Deer Resistance | High |
| Botanical Name | Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' |
| Description | The Little Gem Magnolia Tree is a beloved choice for the Houston metro area, prized for delivering all the beauty of a Southern Magnolia in a smaller, manageable footprint. This 100-gallon (100G) specimen provides an instant, mature privacy screen or focal point. It thrives in our heat and humidity and handles heavy clay soil exceptionally well. Its leaves are smaller with a soft bronze underside, and it is known for blooming at a very young age, producing fragrant white flowers for an extended period through the summer. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Height x Width | 20-25' Height x 10-15' Width |
| Water | Moderate; prefers regular, deep watering to establish its large root ball in local soils. |
| Zones | 7 - 9 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support its prolific blooming habit. |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove lower branches only if a "clear trunk" form is desired. Easily maintained as a dense, upright specimen. |
| Deer Resistance | High |