The Little Gem Magnolia is recognized for its prolific flowering that lasts 6 months of the year, it produces large fragrant creamy white saucer shaped flowers that are 8 inches wide. The leaves are stiff and leathery with a deep glossy green color on top and a bronze-brown fuzzy underside. It has a narrow, compact and upright growth habit. great For use as a privacy screen or windbreak, an accent plant, for lining driveways, or as a specimen plant.