Magnolia "Little Gem" Foundation Malpighia glabra

Malpighia glabra

Plant it with Turk's Cap and Lyre-Leaf Sage to make a hummingbird paradise

The color palette ranges from rich brown to light blonde to blues and greens throughout the year

Its leaves feed the caterpillars that become the Brown-Banded Skipper

Magnolia "Little Gem" Foundation Malpighia glabraLittle Gem Magnolia This dwarf cultivar of the Magnolia tree grows smaller than its wild parent and is perfect for smaller yards and areas where you want a strong vertical element. It flowers and produces seeds in abundance so plant it in an area where you dont mind some mess. Magnolias are slow growing. The 5 gallon size are about 2 feet tall. Mature height 20 feet Mature width 10 feet Sunny or Shady Sunny Sun Exposure Type Type 3 5 Spring Summer