Q. Volunteers in our church recently planted two "dwarf" magnolias. One is now 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide and is centered 2 feet from a brick wall. The second is nearly as large and closely planted.

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Just because you have limited space doesn't mean you can't have a majestic tree—consider one of these dwarf tree varieties.

A: Southern magnolias ("Magnolia grandiflora") grow to be 60 to 75 feet tall and 35 to 40 feet wide at maturity.About 35 years ago, a dwarf form called 'Little Gem' was brought into the ...

Magnolias typically require minimal pruning, making it an ideal, low-maintenance addition to any garden, providing beauty ...

A dwarf southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' has been in bloom along my walking route. The flowers have a lemony scent that is refreshing and pleasant.

Q: A contractor planted a dwarf magnolia in our yard in November. It looked fine for a few months but now has browning, curling leaves, some of which are falling off.

Teddy Bear is another dwarf magnolia which can grow upwards to 20 feet tall and about 10 feet wide. Its growth rate is faster than Little Gem.

- A third tree that Larry suggested is called a Banana-shrub (Magnolia figo) that grows 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. The flowers are 1 to 11/2 inches, cup or egg-shaped with creamy white to yellow ...

This dwarf magnolia variety is much smaller than the classic Southern magnolia but still reaches over 20 feet tall at maturity. It's a moderately fast grower, but unlike other magnolias, it begins ...