Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' - 80-100 CM C10

Description
The Bull bay 'Little Gem' (Magnolia grandiflora) is a small shrub-like tree that produces white flowers with a strong fragrance. They appear from July to September. The Bull bay 'Little Gem' also has shiny, lanceolate, dark green, glossy leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Bull bay 'Little Gem' are dark green, shiny, lanceolate, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Bull bay 'Little Gem' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bull bay 'Little Gem' is a small tree. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 8 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- This plant should not be pruned. Only broken or diseased branches should be removed in summer. - Freshly planted, young plants require winter protection in the event of heavy frosts.

Flower
The white flowers appear from July to September. They grow to about 20 - 25 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub