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Little Gem Magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'

A compact southern magnolia often selected for premium evergreen screening with glossy foliage and a refined look.

Premium focal screenPool privacyHide neighbor viewHOA/community screening

Growth stages at a glance

These visuals are planning examples. Actual plant size, fullness, and growth depend on nursery availability, variety, pruning, site conditions, weather, watering, and care.

3-gallon starter

Smallest common starting size — budget-friendly for longer runs.

Typically offers the longest timeline to a solid visual screen.

5-gallon standard

Our most common homeowner starting size for privacy hedges.

Often selected as the balance of cost and reasonable early structure.

15-gallon fast start

Larger starter for faster day-one presence along the line.

Can shorten the wait for structure, but still not instant privacy.

Mid-maturity screen

Planning example of a developing privacy row.

Gaps often close as plants fill in — timing depends on spacing and care.

Mature privacy hedge

Planning example of a full evergreen screen at mature spacing.

Represents long-term screening potential — not a day-one guarantee.

Installed pricing

3-gallon installed price
$80
5-gallon installed price
$120
15-gallon installed price
$250

3g $80 · 5g $120 · 15g $250 installed · from $80

Installed pricing includes selected plant material and standard planting labor. Final pricing may be adjusted during team review based on access, availability, site conditions, and selected add-ons.

Plant facts

Mature height
20–25 ft
Mature width
10–15 ft
Evergreen
Yes
Sun needs
Full sun to part shade
Water needs
Moderate; consistent watering after planting
Growth rate
Slow to moderate
Maintenance
Low to moderate
Texas / DFW fit
DFW suitable
Privacy hedge spacing
8 ft (planning default). Planning default for privacy hedge screening.
Mature spacing
12 ft (planning default)
3-gallon starting height
2–3 ft
5-gallon starting height
3–5 ft
15-gallon starting height
6–8 ft
Growth timeline
5–7 years to strong privacy

Spacing notes

Planning default for privacy hedge screening.

Why we use it in Texas

Little Gem magnolia is often chosen when customers want a premium evergreen with large glossy leaves. It reads more ornamental than a traditional holly hedge and works best with adequate space.

Best uses

Premium focal screen

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Pool privacy

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Hide neighbor view

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

HOA/community screening

Commonly considered when this use fits your property layout.

Design notes

Better as a premium accent or staggered screen than a tight clipped hedge. Allow mature width — slower to feel like a solid wall than hollies.

Hedge style
Premium accent screen
A/B alternating
Often workable in mixed rows
Recommended for
Premium focal screens, pool areas, and front boundaries with room to grow.
Not ideal for
Very long budget hedges needing fast uniform closure.

Cautions

Premium look, slower/less hedge-like than hollies for long continuous runs. May not be best for every long fence line.

Visual planning gallery

Reference views for planning — individual plant, hedge line, and growth stages for Texas privacy screening.

Use this plant in my quote

Start a privacy fence quote and select Little Gem Magnolia (or compare others) in the map planner. Plant availability, size, and final suitability are confirmed during review.

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Growth timelines are estimates and depend on plant variety, spacing, site conditions, weather, watering, and care. Your final quote will be reviewed by our team before approval.