{"product_id":"magnolia-little-gem","title":"Magnolia 'Little Gem': Compact Evergreen with Fragrant Creamy-White Blooms","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.shopify-table {\n  width: 100%;\n  border-collapse: collapse;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n.shopify-table th,\n.shopify-table td {\n  border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n  padding: 8px;\n  text-align: left;\n}\n.shopify-table th {\n  background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia ‘Little Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompact Evergreen Magnolia with Fragrant White Blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnolia ‘Little Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined, compact evergreen tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage and large, beautifully fragrant white flowers. Blooming from late spring through summer, this cultivar produces classic magnolia blossoms with creamy white petals and a rich citrus‑like scent, offering repeated waves of floral interest throughout the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited to \/collections\/treesornamental ornamental tree collections, \u003cstrong\u003e‘Little Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e offers all the elegance of traditional Southern magnolias in a more manageable size. Its dense, upright growth habit and polished appearance make it ideal for patios, courtyards, entryways, privacy screening, and formal garden designs, while still providing year‑round structure and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Characteristics of Magnolia ‘Little Gem’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle Gem Magnolia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen flowering tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy dark green leaves with warm brown undersides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, creamy white, highly fragrant blooms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring through summer (with repeat blooms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact form, evergreen foliage, fragrant flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMature Size and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25 ft\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia ‘Little Gem’ develops a narrow, pyramidal to columnar form with dense branching from top to bottom. Its naturally tidy shape requires minimal pruning, making it ideal for smaller spaces where a traditional magnolia would be too large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 7–10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in mild to warm climates with moderate humidity. Performs well in both coastal and inland gardens when given appropriate soil and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCultivation and Care for Magnolia ‘Little Gem’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"shopify-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAspect\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade for best flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell‑drained, slightly acidic soil preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional light feeding in spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimal; prune after flowering if shaping is needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscape Use and Benefits of Magnolia ‘Little Gem’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Elegant specimen tree with year‑round presence\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for patios, courtyards, and narrow planting spaces\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent evergreen screening or privacy tree\u003cbr\u003e• Fragrant flowers add sensory appeal to outdoor living areas\u003cbr\u003e• A timeless favorite within curated \/collections\/treesornamental ornamental tree collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, fragrant flowers attract pollinators, while the dense evergreen foliage provides shelter and structure for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePest and Disease Considerations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnolia ‘Little Gem’ is generally low‑maintenance when planted correctly. Potential considerations include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Leaf spotting in consistently wet or poorly drained soils\u003cbr\u003e• Reduced flowering in heavy shade\u003cbr\u003e• Occasional scale insects in stressed plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage, proper spacing, and consistent care promote long‑term health and flowering performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bonte Farm","offers":[{"title":"2-gallon (9x9x18\" - 24\")","offer_id":47111246479595,"sku":"LMLG3","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-gallon (10x10x24\" - 36\")","offer_id":47111246512363,"sku":"BMLG5","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/2483\/8123\/files\/DSC05508MagnoliaLittleGem.jpg?v=1770326354","url":"https:\/\/bontefarm.com\/fr\/products\/magnolia-little-gem","provider":"Bonte Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}