Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem
£30.00
notes
A dwarf version of the sprawling Magnolia grandiflora, Little Gem is a small, evergreen tree bearing a mass of sweetly scented white flowers, which it produces even from a young age. With its compact size, it’s an ideal specimen for smaller gardens or a large pot, but it will require a position sheltered from cold winds. Leaves are glossy green, with a brown velvety backing, and the flowers are followed by large seedpods for extended interest.
Dimensions
- Height and Spread: up to 500cm (16ft 5in) x W: 300cm (9ft 10in) in 10-20 years
- 3L
Features
notes
A dwarf version of the sprawling Magnolia grandiflora, Little Gem is a small, evergreen tree bearing a mass of sweetly scented white flowers, which it produces even from a young age. With its compact size, it’s an ideal specimen for smaller gardens or a large pot, but it will require a position sheltered from cold winds. Leaves are glossy green, with a brown velvety backing, and the flowers are followed by large seedpods for extended interest.
Insights
Preferring a sunny spot, this is a low maintenance plant. Slow growing, it can be trained as an espalier against a wall or fence or grown as part of a hedge.
Details
- Flowers: August - September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, East or West aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
- Sheltered
Care
- Magnolia will establish faster if their roots are shaded, so put a mulch of compost or manure over after planting (avoid over mounding it around the stem).
- Requires little pruning other than removing crossing or diseased branches.
Scent
Sweetly scented flowers
Glossary