A beautiful dwarf version of the stately Southern Magnolia.  The Little Gem Magnolia is evergreen, grows upright and tops out between 15-20 feet making it a great selection for smaller gardens.  Like many dwarf varieties, this tree grows fairly slow, putting on only about 12" a year.  The leaves are an attractive glossy deep green with a bronzy underside.  Large fragrant white flowers appear in late Spring into Summer, and may also bloom in the Fall given optimum conditions.  Flowers have both male and female parts.  Magnolia 'Little Gem' is adaptable to various soil types making it fairly easy to grow, and is resistant to many pests and diseases.  It is also seacoast tolerant.  Since it grows slow and compact, the root system is considered non-destructive.  Provide deep and infrequent watering once established.  USDA Zones 6-9.  

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Foliage: Evergreen

Sun Exposure: Sun Or Part Shade

Water Needs: Moderate/regular

Bloom Season: Spring/summer

Mature Height: 15-18'

Mature Width: 7-9'

Form: Upright Rounded Canopy

Usda Zones: 6,7,8,9

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