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Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Brisbane Tree Farm

$220.00 inc. GST
Packed for Transit
Carefully prepared to arrive healthy and ready to plant.
SEQ Delivery Available
Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. Carefully handled during transport.
Delivered within 3–7 business days.
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About this tree

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is a compact, evergreen magnolia prized for its glossy deep-green foliage, russet-brown felted undersides, and a long succession of fragrant, creamy-white blooms from spring through autumn. A refined choice for SEQ gardens where a smaller-scale feature tree or formal screen is needed without sacrificing the grandeur of a classic magnolia.

Key Benefits

  • Compact, columnar habit — ideal for narrow spaces, courtyards, and formal hedging
  • Continuous flowering over an extended season
  • Evergreen with ornamental foliage year-round
  • Tolerates heat and humidity well in South East Queensland conditions
  • Low maintenance once established

Landscape Uses

  • Feature or specimen tree in residential gardens
  • Formal avenue or driveway planting
  • Privacy screen or tall hedge
  • Poolside or courtyard accent

Growth & Size

Reaches approximately 4–6 m in height and 1.5–2 m in width at maturity, making it significantly more compact than the standard species. Growth rate is moderate.

Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils; tolerates clay with good drainage
  • Watering: Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
  • Climate: Suited to subtropical and warm temperate climates; performs well across SEQ

Care Notes

Minimal pruning required — remove any crossing or damaged branches in late winter. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering. Mulch well around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast does Little Gem grow?
Expect 30–50 cm of growth per year under good conditions.

Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes — planted 1–1.5 m apart, Little Gem forms an excellent formal screen.

Is it suitable for Brisbane's climate?
Absolutely. It thrives in SEQ's subtropical conditions and handles summer heat well.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Brisbane Tree Farm is delivery-only. We do not offer customer pickup. All orders are fulfilled via delivery to your property across eligible SEQ suburbs.
We deliver across selected Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and broader SEQ suburbs. Delivery availability and pricing are confirmed at checkout or by contacting us with your postcode.
Advanced nursery stock is carefully loaded, secured, and handled during transport. If you have specific access requirements at your property — narrow gate, limited turning space — let us know ahead of delivery.
Installation is available on selected products and areas. Contact us with your location, what you're planting, and the quantity to confirm availability and pricing.
We stand behind our stock. If your plant doesn't thrive after following proper planting and care guidelines, contact us and we'll work with you to make it right.

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