MAGNOLIA grandiflora 'Little Gem'

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

Further Reading....

Available again from summer 2020 - These plants are expected to be available sometime in summer.

Small £17.50 each

Available again from summer 2020

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 -