Baby Grand Magnolia
- Compact, dwarf evergreen magnolia with a naturally rounded habit for small gardens and courtyards.
- Large, creamy white, lemon‑scented blooms in spring and summer deliver a long, showy season.
- Matures to about 8–10 ft. tall and wide—perfect as a specimen, low screen, or container feature.
- Thrives in full sun with deep, acidic, well‑drained soil; easy‑care once established.
Baby Grand Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘STRgra’) brings classic Southern magnolia beauty to compact spaces. A unique Australian discovery, this dwarf, evergreen selection forms a tidy, rounded silhouette cloaked in glossy green foliage and produces generous flushes of creamy white, lemon‑fragrant flowers from spring into summer. Its manageable size, strong garden performance, and versatility—whether as a specimen, informal hedge, espalier, or container accent—make it an effortless, four‑season anchor for patios, entryways, and intimate landscapes.
Plant Description
Dwarf, evergreen Southern magnolia with a dense, rounded framework and lustrous green leaves. Selected for small‑space landscapes where full‑size magnolias won’t fit, yet big blooms and year‑round structure are desired.
Flowers
Large, creamy white, cup‑shaped blossoms appear in spring and continue in summer, offering an extended display that’s striking up close and from a distance.
Fragrance
Distinct lemon‑citrus scent enhances outdoor rooms and makes cut blooms delightful indoors.
Foliage
Glossy, rich green leaves hold year‑round for dependable texture and color; the compact canopy reads polished and architectural without frequent pruning.
Sun Requirements
Full sun for best flowering and dense growth; tolerates bright exposures in coastal and urban settings.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first seasons to establish; once established, water deeply when the soil becomes dry, tolerating brief dry spells between soakings.
Soil Requirements
Performs best in deep, nutrient‑rich, acidic, well‑drained soil. Avoid chronically wet sites; mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool (keep mulch a few inches from the trunk).
Growth & Size
Moderate grower maturing to approximately 8–10 ft. tall and 8–10 ft. wide—scaled for patios, foundation beds, and planting under open skies without overwhelming the space.
Special Features
Compact form; long bloom season; fragrant, showy flowers; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of coastal exposure and road salt; suitable for sites with periodic excess moisture.
Landscape Uses
Outstanding small‑space specimen, free‑form hedge, or evergreen backdrop; excellent for large containers and for training as espalier along fences or walls.
Care Instructions
Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer in early spring. Shape only after flowering if needed. Maintain an even moisture regime the first few years; reduce frequency as roots deepen.
Container & Small‑Space Tips
Use a large, well‑draining container and an acidic potting mix; position in full sun. Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil are dry, and refresh the top layer of mix annually.
- Compact, dwarf evergreen magnolia with a naturally rounded habit for small gardens and courtyards.
- Large, creamy white, lemon‑scented blooms in spring and summer deliver a long, showy season.
- Matures to about 8–10 ft. tall and wide—perfect as a specimen, low screen, or container feature.
- Thrives in full sun with deep, acidic, well‑drained soil; easy‑care once established.
Baby Grand Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘STRgra’) brings classic Southern magnolia beauty to compact spaces. A unique Australian discovery, this dwarf, evergreen selection forms a tidy, rounded silhouette cloaked in glossy green foliage and produces generous flushes of creamy white, lemon‑fragrant flowers from spring into summer. Its manageable size, strong garden performance, and versatility—whether as a specimen, informal hedge, espalier, or container accent—make it an effortless, four‑season anchor for patios, entryways, and intimate landscapes.
Plant Description
Dwarf, evergreen Southern magnolia with a dense, rounded framework and lustrous green leaves. Selected for small‑space landscapes where full‑size magnolias won’t fit, yet big blooms and year‑round structure are desired.
Flowers
Large, creamy white, cup‑shaped blossoms appear in spring and continue in summer, offering an extended display that’s striking up close and from a distance.
Fragrance
Distinct lemon‑citrus scent enhances outdoor rooms and makes cut blooms delightful indoors.
Foliage
Glossy, rich green leaves hold year‑round for dependable texture and color; the compact canopy reads polished and architectural without frequent pruning.
Sun Requirements
Full sun for best flowering and dense growth; tolerates bright exposures in coastal and urban settings.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly during the first seasons to establish; once established, water deeply when the soil becomes dry, tolerating brief dry spells between soakings.
Soil Requirements
Performs best in deep, nutrient‑rich, acidic, well‑drained soil. Avoid chronically wet sites; mulch to conserve moisture and keep roots cool (keep mulch a few inches from the trunk).
Growth & Size
Moderate grower maturing to approximately 8–10 ft. tall and 8–10 ft. wide—scaled for patios, foundation beds, and planting under open skies without overwhelming the space.
Special Features
Compact form; long bloom season; fragrant, showy flowers; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of coastal exposure and road salt; suitable for sites with periodic excess moisture.
Landscape Uses
Outstanding small‑space specimen, free‑form hedge, or evergreen backdrop; excellent for large containers and for training as espalier along fences or walls.
Care Instructions
Feed with an acid‑formulating fertilizer in early spring. Shape only after flowering if needed. Maintain an even moisture regime the first few years; reduce frequency as roots deepen.
Container & Small‑Space Tips
Use a large, well‑draining container and an acidic potting mix; position in full sun. Water thoroughly when the top few inches of soil are dry, and refresh the top layer of mix annually.