Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall x 8–10 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving tree fertilizer; repeat midsummer if needed. Minimal pruning required—remove lower limbs if shaping as a tree, or shear lightly if used as a tall screen.
Detailed Description: Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ is a compact selection of the Southern Magnolia, ideal for residential landscapes where space is limited. It features glossy dark green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and produces large, fragrant white flowers over a long blooming season, often from late spring into summer. While it can eventually reach 20–25 feet in ideal conditions, in most landscapes it is maintained closer to 15–20 feet, with a naturally narrow, upright habit. ‘Little Gem’ works beautifully as a small specimen tree, an evergreen screen, or a foundation planting where year-round foliage and seasonal flowers add classic Southern charm.
Average Landscape Size: 15–20 ft tall x 8–10 ft wide (commonly maintained size)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soil
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Fertilization & Pruning: Fertilize in spring with an acid-loving tree fertilizer; repeat midsummer if needed. Minimal pruning required—remove lower limbs if shaping as a tree, or shear lightly if used as a tall screen.
Detailed Description: Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ is a compact selection of the Southern Magnolia, ideal for residential landscapes where space is limited. It features glossy dark green leaves with rusty-brown undersides and produces large, fragrant white flowers over a long blooming season, often from late spring into summer. While it can eventually reach 20–25 feet in ideal conditions, in most landscapes it is maintained closer to 15–20 feet, with a naturally narrow, upright habit. ‘Little Gem’ works beautifully as a small specimen tree, an evergreen screen, or a foundation planting where year-round foliage and seasonal flowers add classic Southern charm.
