Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ ~ bush shape

Dwarf evergreen Magnolia. This is a small to medium sized bushy tree, with large evergreen leathery leaves that look similar to Cherry Laurel. But these leaves have a brown under leaf that makes it very distinctive. grandiflora have enormous white flowers that bloom through Summer in to Autumn. Can be grown as a stand alone tree or grown against a large house or wall. 

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DFG rating: 10/10

RHS pruning group: 9 if grown as a bush

RHS pruning group: 1 as a specimen tree

Leaves: Small evergreen, dark green and ovate.

Flowers: White and cup shape. Fragrant.

Soil Ph: Lightly Acidic.

Hardiness: -10c.