Scientific name: Magnolia grandiflora little gem

Common Name:  Little Gem Magnolia

Sub-Variety:  Little Gem

Family: Magnoliaceae

Genus:  Magnolia

Origin: North America

Growth rate: Slow, Moderate.

Trunk: 12 inches, brown

Height: 20 feet

Canopy / Diameter:  12 feet

Leaves:  5 to 8" alternate, simple, dark green leathery leaves, underside brown.

Use:  Specimen tree, ornamental tree, container plant.

Indoor/Outdoor:  Outdoor

Maintenance: Moderate

Hazards:  None.

Light exposure:  High, Moderate.

Water requirements: Moderate

Salt toleration:  Moderate to High

Soil moisture / water toleration:  Moderate

Drought toleration: Moderate

Cold toleration:  5 F

Growing Zone:  7a - 10a

Pest: Magnolia Scale, Verticillium wilt

Flowers: White fragrant flowers

Fruits: None