Little Gem Magnolia

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.

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture, especially when establishing

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Mature Size: 15–20 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide

• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer (sporadic reblooming)

• Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning needed, best done after flowering

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, privacy screen, hedge, foundation planting

• Deer Resistance: Moderate