The Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' is a compact, slow-to-medium growing evergreen tree, ideal for small spaces, privacy screens, or containers. Growing roughly 15-25 ft tall and 10-15 ft wide, it features fragrant, white flowers in spring/summer and glossy, dark green leaves with rust-colored undersides. It thrives in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained, acidic soil,, and is generally low-maintenance, hardy in zones 7-10.