MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Evergreen - elliptic to oval, dark-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long

White - small white flowers

Height - 6m (20ft)

Spread - 3m (10ft)

Tree

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Full sun - shelter from strong winds.

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - a grandiflora for the smaller garden.

Pests & Diseases - scale insects, honey fungus, coral spot.

Place of origin - Steed's Nursery, Candor, North Carolina, USA.

Burncoose specialities - Magnolias - smaller gardens

Flower Shape - Cup-shaped

Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich

Neutral to acid soil

Neutral to alkaline soil - suitable for chalk.

Tree Shape - Narrowly columnar