Little Gem Magnolia
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Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’
A compact version of a Southern classic, Little Gem Magnolia offers the beauty of traditional magnolias in a smaller, more manageable form. It produces creamy white, fragrant blooms from late spring through summer, often continuing sporadically into fall. Glossy dark green leaves with warm brown undersides add year-round interest, while its naturally upright, pyramidal shape makes it ideal for small spaces, screens, or specimen plantings.
Evergreen, elegant, and easy to grow, Little Gem thrives in warm climates and provides structure, fragrance, and timeless appeal to the landscape.
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially when establishing
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Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
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Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
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Bloom Time: Late spring through summer (sporadic reblooming)
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed, best done after flowering
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
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Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, privacy screen, hedge, foundation planting
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Deer Resistance: Moderate
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The Plant Firm was created during the lockdown of 2020 as a fun project to give me something to do. It quickly became a much larger endeavor and one that I knew needed more attention to be done right. I was tired of paying an arm and a leg for plants at the big box store and saw an opportunity to save people time and money while also delivering straight to their door. So, here we are in 2023. Officially up and running with an amazing team, more plants, and a desire to provide you with better plants at better prices!
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