Moderate, compact, evergreen grower that has dark green foliage with a rusty bronze underside. Creamy white blooms appear abundantly in the spring and persist into the fall. ‘Little Gem’ is ideal as a patio specimen or screen.
Botanical Name- Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh Foliage- Evergreen Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, enriched soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Balaton Pie Semi-dwarf Cherry – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C26 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally in late winter or right after flowering; avoid heavy cuts. Keep soil consistently moist and fertile. Mulch around the root zone to preserve moisture. Trimming Instructions- Prune just after flowering if required. Generally needs minimal trimming, focus on dead or crossing branches. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-Tone Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
