How to cultivate and manage magnolia?

Magnolia is a beautiful and fragrant flowering tree that blooms in early spring. When planting, timing is crucial—too early or too late can negatively affect its growth. The best time to plant is about 10 days before the buds begin to open or before the leaves start to grow. When transplanting, it's essential to keep the roots intact with soil, and care must be taken not to damage them, as this greatly increases the chances of survival. Before planting, make sure to add a generous amount of well-rotted organic fertilizer into the planting hole as a base. After placing the tree in the hole, press the soil firmly around the roots and water it thoroughly right away. This helps settle the soil and ensures good root-to-soil contact. Magnolia trees benefit from regular fertilization, but it's important not to overdo it. During the growing season, applying two doses of fertilizer can encourage better flower bud development and promote healthy growth. The first application should be in early spring, and the second between May and June. Use fully decomposed organic fertilizer for best results. Newly planted saplings should not be fertilized immediately; wait until after they have shed their leaves or in the following spring. Magnolia has fleshy roots that are sensitive to excessive moisture. It’s best to keep the soil slightly moist during the flowering and growing seasons. However, once the leaves start to fall, reduce watering to slow down root growth and help the branches mature for winter. In winter, watering is usually unnecessary unless the soil becomes extremely dry. The branches of magnolia have a weak ability to heal, so pruning is generally not recommended. However, to maintain a neat and attractive shape, you may need to remove dead, damaged, or pest-infested branches, as well as any that interfere with the tree’s appearance. Additionally, if you don’t want the flowers to set seed, it’s a good idea to remove the spent blossoms and their stems after blooming. This prevents the tree from using valuable energy on seed production, which could affect flowering in the next season. Most magnolia plants are grown in the ground, but when potted, they should be trained into mounds or raised beds to ensure proper drainage and root development.

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