Dwarf Magnolia Tree Types. Willis Orchard Company offers four varieties of Magnolia grandiflora including the Southern Magnolia and the Dwarf Magnolia variety called Little Gem Both the Southern Magnolia and Dwarf Magnolia varieties vary in size and shape however their flowers are very similar large fragrant white summer blossoms. 3 Little Gem has smaller more attractive leaves than its larger parent.
Saucer Magnolia Magnolia. Small magnolia shrubs or dwarf trees are the perfect varieties for growing in containers. Small shrubby and easy-care this dwarf magnolia tree is equally at home in formal gardens or more casual landscaping.
Loebner Magnolia is the hybrid result of a cross between Magnolia kobus and Magnolia stellata.
This mini magnolia tree often grows more like a bush than a tree. Magnolia stellata is one of the best for really small gardens. The Jane magnolia Magnolia x Jane is among the hardiest of the dwarf magnolias opening late in the spring to avoid damage from frost allowing it to thrive in USDA zones 4 through 7. They clothe the tree denselyresulting in a full lush look in the garden.
