MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Commonly known as Bull bay, Loblolly magnolia

Narrow columnar habit and small white flowers. Leaves heavily felted rust.

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

Small £17.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 Litre

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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

Medium £35.00 each

Available late spring to early summer 2021

3 - 5 Litre

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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 -
Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

RHS group 9 & 11
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 -