Little Gem Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) — mature, planted

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Little Gem Southern Magnolia

Name: Little Gem Southern Magnolia
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 68790-115
Availability: InStock

Magnolia grandiflora

Little Gem Southern Magnolia brings year-round structure with a glossy evergreen canopy on a com

$148

Ships in 1-3 weeks (freight).

Height: 5-6 ft.

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5-6 ft.

$148

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantShade TolerantSalt TolerantDeer ResistantSpecimen

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 15 ft. - 25 ft. tall · 10 ft. - 15 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 7–9

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Salt Tolerant

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

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About this tree

Little Gem Southern Magnolia brings year-round structure with a glossy evergreen canopy on a compact, upright frame, reaching about 15 to 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide. Expect a moderate growth rate and a refined presence that shines as a specimen, with midsummer to late-summer blooms adding seasonal interest. Tough yet elegant, it thrives in USDA zones 7 to 9 and stands up to drought, heat, shade, salt, and deer. Ideal for courtyards, entryways, patios, and coastal or urban gardens.

USDA hardiness zones 7–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 15 ft. - 25 ft.
Mature width: 10 ft. - 15 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 7-9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs: High
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Well Drained
Spacing: 10 ft.
Bloom season: Mid-Summer (July-August), Late Summer (September)

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 10 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 15 ft. - 25 ft. tall and 10 ft. - 15 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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	Little Gem Southern MagnoliaThis tree	Liberty Holly	Mondell Pine	Pond Cypress	Oakleaf Red Holly
Mature height	15 ft. - 25 ft.	10 ft. - 15 ft.	30 ft. - 60 ft.	40 ft. - 60 ft.	6 ft. - 8 ft.
Mature width	10 ft. - 15 ft.	8 ft. - 12 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	15 ft. - 25 ft.	4 ft. - 6 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones	7–9	5–9	7–10	5–9	6–9

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