Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only.
As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range.
If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase.
Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem', known as the Little Gem Magnolia, is a compact, evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its upright, dense, conical form and glossy green leaves with bronze undersides. Growing 4–6 meters tall and 2–3 meters wide, it’s perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or formal screens.
This tree produces large, fragrant creamy-white flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, blooming intermittently year-round with a peak in late spring to summer. It is pest-resistant, tolerates urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, it requires low maintenance with pruning after flowering to maintain shape. The 'Little Gem' attracts pollinators and offers elegant year-round foliage and floral interest in compact spaces.
Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Features
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is a great option for you if you:
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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Trade Customers
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About Your New Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem', known as the Little Gem Magnolia, is a compact, evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its upright, dense, conical form and glossy green leaves with bronze undersides. Growing 4–6 meters tall and 2–3 meters wide, it’s perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or formal screens.
This tree produces large, fragrant creamy-white flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, blooming intermittently year-round with a peak in late spring to summer. It is pest-resistant, tolerates urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, it requires low maintenance with pruning after flowering to maintain shape. The 'Little Gem' attracts pollinators and offers elegant year-round foliage and floral interest in compact spaces.
To Pair With Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Type: Hedging and Screening Trees
Pittosporum tenufolium 'Wonder Screen'
Type: Structural Foliage
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Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' works in an:
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Evergreen or Deciduous?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 6m Approximately
Mature Width: 2 – 3 meters
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Growth Rate of Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' frost tolerant?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Flower?
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Flower?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ produces abundant creamy-white, lemon-scented flowers from late spring through summer, with sporadic blooms into early autumn. These classic magnolia flowers sit proudly above the compact, glossy foliage and rich bronze leaf undersides, creating a long-lasting and elegant seasonal display.
Does Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' an Australian Native Tree?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' an Australian Native Tree?
No
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is Native to A cultivated form of Magnolia grandiflora, native to the southeastern United States, bred for compact growth and extended flowering.
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' ?
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, beetles and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The seed-bearing cones that follow flowering offer additional food sources for wildlife, supporting biodiversity in ornamental gardens.
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' need?
How much Sunlight does Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' need?
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in heavy clay, alkaline or poorly drained conditions unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance soil structure and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its strong evergreen growth, compact shape and reliable flowering.
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Drought Tolerant?
Is Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Little Gem’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs well in warm, dry and coastal conditions and maintains its tight, upright habit with deep, occasional watering during extended dry spells.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
How To Plant Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Long Term Care For Your Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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