Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem'
 
Magnolia Grandiflora 'Little Gem' is a compact and small tree, with a narrow columnar habit, reaching up to 8m, with glossy oblong leaves up to 12cm long, with a dark brown felt on the underside and small, white, lightly scented flowers , with a diameter of 10 cm.
 
Cultivation
Grows in moist, well-draining soil, preferably neutral to acidic, in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates dry alkaline soil. magnolia cultivation for more advice
 
Maintenance
Magnolias are low maintenance and generally require no pruning other than removing dead wood and brushing branches. If pruning is necessary, it should be done immediately after flowering ends. Shrubby types can be easily contained in sizewith a pruning. Trimming with hedge clippers produces very dense growth. If this is not desired, thin the plant by initially completely removing a proportion of the branches, then trim the remaining growth as needed. Once Magnolia becomes more established, it is usually hardy and requires little maintenance. Magnolia grandiflora can be trimmed little and often if necessary and can be used as foliage for flower arrangements. This magnolia can be heavily pruned if necessary, reducing it to nearly ground level will not kill it. It will simply start popping out of the base.
 
pests and diseases
Free from pests and diseases.