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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' /Little Gem Magnolia
Specimen espaliered against a wall at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
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Scientific Name:
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Common Name:
Little Gem Magnolia
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
White
Fruit present:
Summer
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Has a compact, upright habit of growth and only gets about one-third as tall as the species. Its leaves and flowers are also small. Fits into small areas and can be used as a specimen, accent, in containers and as an espalier. Blooms at a very early age. Magnolia scale and algal leaf spot are sometime a problem.