Chris, this was fantastic! You gave excellent advice on clipping out girdling roots; I feel empowered to take better care of my trees! Thank you for a comprehensive video. Thumbs up 👍🏻
It’s been windy here in Deep South Texas so if I remove the stake from my little gem magnolia I’m afraid it will break after putting it in the ground ? So can I leave the stake on and if so for how long?
Don't leave the stake/bamboo pole in that came with the tree. Remove that and instead put in 2 posts (big box stores sell 6' poles green vinyl around metal posts or just use a concrete rebar post), one on each side of the tree at the edge of the disturbed soil, and loosely have it tied to the main trunk 3-5 feet up so the tree has some give and can sway some (tying height depends on the height of the tree). Leave on at least the first growing season (6 months), but only up to 1 1/2 - 2 years max...
I made sure the root flares exposed and loosened the roots… But the leaves are drooping from stress- I will add superthrive but how long is it acceptable for the leaves to droop or even fall off? It is so hard to find the balance between proper care and unintentional damage!
I've always thought magnolias bring an elegant touch to your yard.... Not only do they grow tall fast and have beautiful blooms but they smell good and you can make pretty flower arrangements out of the blooms...
Hello! I found your video because I I was given 3 little cuttings of grandiflora or teddy bear and I hope to root them. I believe they were all considered “suckers” if that means anything. I’ve got quite a bit of stem and leaves to work with on 1 so I may even turn it into 2 cuttings. I’ve read to not keep much stem, cut 1inch vertical line, clip most leaves in half (not sure why?) and put direct in soil. Would you agree or anything you can add? Root hormone recommendation? I’ve heard the success rate for this is 50% at best, and I don’t know if I’ll ever have this chance again so I want to give it my best💛 my heart is in the southeast and this beautiful tree is a great reminder of things that feel like home to me. I hope to do it justice growing here in Phoenix AZ! Thank you so much for your time :) Krissy
Chris, this was fantastic! You gave excellent advice on clipping out girdling roots; I feel empowered to take better care of my trees! Thank you for a comprehensive video. Thumbs up 👍🏻
It’s been windy here in Deep South Texas so if I remove the stake from my little gem magnolia I’m afraid it will break after putting it in the ground ? So can I leave the stake on and if so for how long?
Don't leave the stake/bamboo pole in that came with the tree. Remove that and instead put in 2 posts (big box stores sell 6' poles green vinyl around metal posts or just use a concrete rebar post), one on each side of the tree at the edge of the disturbed soil, and loosely have it tied to the main trunk 3-5 feet up so the tree has some give and can sway some (tying height depends on the height of the tree). Leave on at least the first growing season (6 months), but only up to 1 1/2 - 2 years max...
I made sure the root flares exposed and loosened the roots…
But the leaves are drooping from stress- I will add superthrive but how long is it acceptable for the leaves to droop or even fall off?
It is so hard to find the balance between proper care and unintentional damage!
I've always thought magnolias bring an elegant touch to your yard....
Not only do they grow tall fast and have beautiful blooms but they smell good and you can make pretty flower arrangements out of the blooms...
Hello! I found your video because I I was given 3 little cuttings of grandiflora or teddy bear and I hope to root them. I believe they were all considered “suckers” if that means anything. I’ve got quite a bit of stem and leaves to work with on 1 so I may even turn it into 2 cuttings. I’ve read to not keep much stem, cut 1inch vertical line, clip most leaves in half (not sure why?) and put direct in soil. Would you agree or anything you can add? Root hormone recommendation? I’ve heard the success rate for this is 50% at best, and I don’t know if I’ll ever have this chance again so I want to give it my best💛 my heart is in the southeast and this beautiful tree is a great reminder of things that feel like home to me. I hope to do it justice growing here in Phoenix AZ! Thank you so much for your time :) Krissy
Ive got two potted mahnolia trees that are leaning. Im planting them in the ground soon. How do i get them to straighten out?
What was the gallon and height of this tree?
Nice yeah just put one in but should have untangled the roots I didn’t know you could rip them like that pretty good
Excellent.
I have a Magnolia grandiflora in my front yard
Do Chinese magnolia is good for shade ?
Is Chinese magnolia good for shade ???
DONT DO IT, it might gurgle you