Magnolia gr Little Gem #7
Magnolia gr Little Gem #7
Little Gem Dwarf Magnolia
Compact form
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Moderate, compact, evergreen grower that has dark green foliage with a rusty bronze underside. Creamy white blooms appear abundantly in the spring and persist into the fall. 'Little Gem' is ideal as a patio specimen or screen.
Botanical Name- Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Pronunciation- mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 15 ft
Mature Height- 25 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, acidic, peat moss enriched soil
Current Size- #7
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants-
Fauna Attracted- Primarily beetle-pollinated, also visited by bees; fruit eaten by birds
Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C26
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune minimally in late winter or right after flowering; avoid heavy cuts. Keep soil consistently moist and fertile. Mulch around the root zone to preserve moisture.
Trimming Instructions- Prune just after flowering if required. Generally needs minimal trimming???focus on dead or crossing branches.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. In clay, add compost to help with aeration.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Scale insects, leaf spot
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