I have Little gem planted in my yard but the growth in stunded or very small. Most of the leaves are small or not just developed. I have fertilize it with miracal grow and slow release fertilizer, but nothing seems to make it grow. I have watered it also, but it doesn't help. Does anyone have any ideas to help this plant? I don't think it will make it another winter. The main trunk it still green, so it is still alive. Help!!!
Is Magnolia Little Gem hardy in norther Ohio?
You are borderline OK. 'little gem' is good to zone 5 which covers most of northern Ohio. BUT, that does not allow for micro-climates in your area, nor does it allow for any genetic weakness the tree may have. You may have to experiment.
Also, the stunded growth could mean that it just doesn't like where its planted. You can do one of 2 things, wait and see if it becomes better established in its current location or relocate it. Good luck
Reply:John,
Magnolia 'Little Gem' is a cultivar of Magnolia grandiflora. Why is this important? It's important to know because Magnolia grandiflora is cold hardy to zone 7, marginal in zone 6 and you are zone 5. This plant can not tolerate your cold winters. University of Georgia say: "Hardy to -5 degrees F."
AWLG
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