Magnolia planting and care in the open field in the kuban

Everyone who has seen a magnolia at least once in his life immediately begins to dream of a wonderful flowering tree near his home. It doesn't matter where the acquaintance took place - on the Black Sea coast or in the botanical garden - huge white, red or pale pink magnolia flowers leave an indelible mark on the soul of any person. Do we have a chance to transform fairytale dreams into reality? Let's figure it out.

Choosing a place to plant magnolias

The landing site is determined in advance, given that the magnolia:

• prefers areas protected from winds and drafts;
• absolutely does not tolerate heavily limed soils: roots hardly develop in them and may die. If the soil in your area is exactly like this, mix it with acidic peat, this will lower the pH;
• grows poorly on heavy, waterlogged and sandy soils.

The best place for planting will be sunny, in the southern regions - a slightly shaded area with light fertile soil.

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Preparing a planting pit for magnolia

Having chosen a place, we begin to prepare the landing pit. Please note that the size of the hole should be three times the size of the root system of the seedling. Having taken out the required amount of soil, mix it with rotted compost. If the soil is too dense, add some sand. Having prepared the earthen mixture, we place the seedling in the planting hole, in no case deepening the root collar, and fill it with the mixture so that a small hole forms around the tree. Then we slightly compact the earth in the hole and water it well. As soon as the water is absorbed into the soil, we mulch the trunk circle with peat / sand or cover it with the bark of conifers.

Planting magnolias outdoors

Regarding the timing of planting, most gardeners agree that it is better to plant magnolia in the fall, when young seedlings have already stopped growing, as if "falling into hibernation." Autumn planting should be done in mid-late October, when there are no severe frosts yet, and the unbearable heat is gone. Opinions differed regarding the spring planting. Some gardeners believe that young magnolia saplings, like most trees, can be planted in the spring - in April. The latter insist that even small return frosts can cause irreparable harm to trees that have already begun to grow, after which rehabilitation will be long and, most likely, ineffective. With spring planting, active growth begins, the seedling gives a large increase and often enters the winter with shoots that have not had time to lignify. This leads to their death in winter.

To listen to such conflicting opinions or not is up to you. But think about whether the risk is justified: after all, a seedling correctly planted in the fall will take almost 100% of its roots.Before you start planting a magnolia, you need to choose the right seedling: it must have a closed root system. It is very important that the roots of the seedling do not dry out before planting. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a magnolia sapling in a container. Such a plant is easier to transplant into open ground, because it is planted with a clod of earth.

Container-grown magnolia can be planted outdoors throughout the warm season. But it is better to give preference to autumn planting when the plant is at rest. Choose a seedling with flower buds, they are easy to distinguish by their appearance.

Young plants are planted in partial shade immediately to a permanent place. Magnolia doesn't like transplants.

A distance of 4-5 m is maintained between magnolias, and with a limited area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe plot, they are planted in groups of 3-4 plants: one tree magnolia, and around it - 3-4 bush.

Magnolia care

Magnolias are not demanding to care for. It must be remembered that in the wild, magnolias grow in climates with dry and warm autumn and humid summer. Mandatory measures include regular watering in a drought, the introduction of complex organic and mineral fertilizers. For a young plant (up to 5 years old), watering is needed once a week. About 20-30 liters of water, but if the summer is dry, the plants will be happy to increase the watering by two or three times. In a rainy summer, you can water much less often. If the soil is sandy, water more often.

Adult magnolia plants can withstand freezing temperatures of 25-30 ° C, but young specimens should be covered. Usually, a two-layer nonwoven fabric such as lutrasil or burlap is used. In especially harsh winters, it would be nice to shelter adult specimens. Magnolia branches are very fragile, so be careful when tying them in bunches for cover. Of particular danger to northern magnolias are frequent winter thaws, during which the plant can begin to open its buds, and recurrent frosts can easily destroy nascent beauty. In the fall, mulch the root system with pine bark, foliage, peat or spruce branches. Top dressing must be completed at the beginning of August in order to allow the shoots to ripen, then they will not be damaged by frost. In winter, to protect against rodents, the trunks need to be wrapped in non-woven fabric or a special net.

Many types of magnolias grow in the form of a bush or multi-stem tree in the early years of cultivation, so pruning off excess shoots will give them the desired tree shape. In the future, formative pruning is not needed for magnolias, so they will bloom much better. Even rejuvenating pruning will not be beneficial - the plant will regain its former beauty for too long, because dormant buds on old branches bloom extremely inactively. Therefore, you should limit yourself to annual sanitary pruning.

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Reproduction of magnolia

The oriental beauty simply reproduces quite simply, so if you have access to an adult tree, you can easily get planting material. Magnolias are planted, cut and cut. Extremists and true connoisseurs grow the beauty from seeds. If you nevertheless took a chance and decided to stock up on magnolia seeds, then keep in mind that you need to sow them in the fall, without delay. The best time is after the berries have been picked. Storing seeds is a complex process; a beginner is practically unable to cope with it. Prepared seeds are suitable for sowing. To this end, it is worth removing the shell from them. This is done with a cut. The next stage in preparing seeds for sowing is washing them. It is necessary in order to remove the oily layer from the surface of the seed. It is usually washed with a mild soapy solution and then rinsed in clean water. Only after the seeds are prepared can they be sown.

The best seed germination medium is a versatile substrate. Close up the seed to a depth of 3 cm.and put away in a dark, cool place before the onset of spring. From the first days of spring, the boxes are taken out in the sun. Usually they are installed on the windowsill. From time to time it is necessary to water the soil, preventing it from drying out. Do not expect rapid growth from seedlings. Under the most favorable conditions, your seedling will not grow more than 50 cm. Only one-year-old sprouts are planted in a permanent place. The easiest way to reproduce an oriental beauty is by layering. It's easy to get them: you just have to bend the lowest branch to the ground, fixing it in this position. Sprinkle earth on the branch. Unfortunately, the disadvantage of this method is the long waiting time for layering - it takes 2 years for the roots to appear. Cutting is as easy to make as cutting. However, cuttings successfully take root only in greenhouses. The best option is a mini-greenhouse with the function of regulating the temperature and humidity of air and soil. Cuttings are harvested at the end of June, when magnolia has a peak in growth. It is better to harvest from a young tree. There should be 2-3 leaves at the top of the cutting. To speed up the process of root formation, it is better to treat the lower part with a special stimulator. The prepared stalk must be planted in sand; it is permissible to use a mixture of sand with perlite. Next, you should make sure that the substrate is moist. It is important to observe the temperature regime. The best temperature range for germination of magnolia cuttings is 19-22 degrees. It is also worth covering the handle with a lid. Failure to comply with the conditions will lead to the death of the harvested planting material. It takes up to 2 months on average before rooting. Only rare varieties, including large-flowered, require 4 months. One-year-old seedlings are planted in a permanent place.

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Magnolia Pest and Disease Control

• Magnolia is rarely prone to disease. Improper care can cause some unpleasant phenomena.
• The appearance of yellow spots on the leaves indicates a lack of iron and the manifestation of chlorosis. This is due to the increased lime content in the soil. It is imperative to increase the acidity level of the soil, and treat the plant itself with an iron chelate solution.
• An overdose of fertilizers causes salinization of the soil and, as a result, the leaves begin to dry out, and the plant slows down growth and development. In such cases, it is necessary to introduce frequent watering, thus reducing the concentration of the fertilizer introduced.

• To get rid of diseases such as anthracnose (spotting) or powdery mildew, the plant is treated with appropriate fungicides (Maxim, Switch, Skor, etc.).
• Of the pests, magnolia can be attacked by a spider mite that feeds on the sap of the plant's foliage. Affected leaves fall off and the plant weakens.
• Rodents often damage the roots and shoots of the plant. In case of noticeable damage, the wounds are treated with a 1% solution of foundationol, and the rodents are exterminated (traps are prepared, poison is laid out).
• As a preventive measure, magnolia is sprayed in early spring with paraffin oil or any insecticide (Aktara, Aktellik), destroying pests and their larvae in advance.

Magnolia is a tree of incredible beauty, which is the brightest representative of the magnolia family. On average, they can reach a height of 6-10 m, and the highest - up to 20 m. They have a wide spreading crown of a pyramidal or spherical shape.

For many years now, flowers of simply unreal beauty have fascinated everyone who was lucky enough to watch their flowering. Magnolia blooms with bright purple, deep red, delicate pink, as well as snow-white and lilac flowers.

Varieties and types

Magnolia Cobus tolerates frost well, which is a huge plus in our area. It reaches a height of 10-12 m. At the beginning of its growth, it has a crown in the form of a pyramid, which eventually becomes spherical. Until the end of summer, the foliage has a dark green color, which turns into a yellow-brown hue with the onset of autumn.The fall of foliage occurs closer to the middle of autumn.

The cultivation of this variety is considered quite difficult, for the simple reason that from the moment of planting seedlings (or seedlings), up to the moment of the first flowering, it can take about 30 years.

Star magnolia - presented as a shrub or as a tree, 4-6 m high and 4-5 m wide, with a spherical or oval crown shape. Flowering begins in March or April and is accompanied by a persistent, pleasant scent. The foliage, 6-10 cm long, has a dark green color, which acquires bronze-yellow shades closer to autumn.

Magnolia Lebner Is a hybrid of the two previous species, which combines a beautiful crown and a sweet, delicate aroma. The tree reaches a height of 8-9 m and at the same time has a round crown. White flowers with a slight pink tint, bloom closer to April. Bright green leaves, only by autumn change their color to bronze-yellow.

Magnolia Soulange - the most popular and most commonly used species for growing in harsh climates (cold winters). The tree grows to a height of 6-10 meters. Flowering begins closer to the month of May, when the whole tree is covered with unusually colorful, delicate, purple-pink flowers. With the onset of autumn, the dark green foliage begins to turn yellow.

Ash's magnolia - a very frost-resistant species, which for the first time begins to bloom already at 2-4 years of age. This majestic beauty rises to a height of 5-7 meters. It blooms closer to the month of May, therefore, it does not suffer from frosts, which can suddenly appear in April.

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Less winter-hardy varieties and types of magnolia

Magnolia naked - this species is common in the central and southern regions of China. Blossoming naked magnolia is one of the favorite plants of the Chinese. This is a tall bush or tree reaching a height of ten fifteen meters. The flowers are white, slightly creamy, cupped, up to fifteen centimeters in diameter. The winter period tolerates normally, freezing was not observed.

Magnolia lily - grows in the central and western regions of China. There, this blooming magnolia is found in humid lowlands along mountain rivers. Magnolia lily grows as a large bush or short tree.

Flowering occurs from May to July, the flowers are narrow bowls. Which are directed upwards and do not open wide. The flower has six petals - white inside and crimson-purple outside. In a harsh winter, freezing of annual shoots was noticed. This magnolia is best planted in locations protected from northerly winds and with moderate humidity.

Magnolia obovate - grows in Japan and is found in the Far East of Russia, on the Kuril Islands. In nature, a blooming magnolia is a tree reaching up to thirty meters. She has very large leaves, reaching one meter. No frost damage was found during the growing period. This magnolia prefers partial shade and fairly moist soils.

Magnolia cuven - a hybrid of willow magnolia and cobus magnolia. The magnolia tree of Cuven grows. The flowers are about ten centimeters in diameter, bell-shaped, white with a pleasant smell. Flowering occurs between April and May before the leaves open. All parts of the plant have a pleasant smell of anise. It is quite winter-hardy and fast-growing species.

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Magnolia planting and care in the open field

The landing site should be protected from drafts and strong winds, in a sunny, slightly shaded area in the afternoon. The soil should not contain limestone. If it is still present, then you can lower the pH by adding a little sour peat.

Young seedlings are planted in autumn, this period is favorable because there is no longer a strong heat, and there is still time before frost. As for the spring planting, there is a high probability of unexpected frost that will lead to the death of the seedling.

The planting hole should be three times the size of the root system of the seedling. Mix the soil from this hole with compost, and if the soil turns out to be too dense, then you can dilute it with a little sand. Having placed the young tree in the hole, not lower than the level of the root collar, fill it with the finished mixture on top. Then lightly trample (so that the tree does not fall under its own weight) and moisturize well. After the water is absorbed, the area around the tree is mulched with peat.

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Watering the magnolia

Watering is the most important point when caring for magnolia, especially for young specimens (from one to three years of age). Moistening the soil should be abundant and frequent, and on dry days, also prevent the soil from drying out. Mulching will help preserve moisture in the soil after watering. In addition, mulch also protects the roots from freezing in winter.

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Fertilizer for Magnolia

Young trees (up to 2 years old) do not need feeding. But three-year-old youngsters can be fed. Fertilizers are applied only from the beginning of spring to the onset of autumn.

You can use ready-made complexes of mineral fertilizers, where the dosage is indicated on the package, or prepare yourself: dilute ammonium nitrate (20 g), urea (15 g) and mullein (1 kg) in 10 liters of water. Considering that one tree takes about 40 liters of liquid. Fertilizers are applied once a month instead of the usual scheduled irrigation.

There are cases when there is already enough fertilizer in the soil and the introduction of additional additives can lead to an overabundance. This can be determined by the fact that the leaves began to dry ahead of time (for example, in the month of July). You can try to remedy the situation by stopping feeding and increasing the dose of weekly watering.

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Magnolia in winter

Despite the fact that the considered types of magnolia are winter-hardy, shelter for the winter will not be superfluous. So, for example, you can wrap young shoots and buds that have already appeared with sacking, if there is a high probability of frost return. This must be done with extreme caution, since the branches are quite fragile.

Preparation for wintering is carried out in late autumn, and consists in covering the base of the trunk, the part that is closer to the ground. At the same time, they use all the tighter burlap. The main condition is that it is necessary to wait until the ground freezes a little, only after that you can proceed to the shelter. And all because otherwise mice can create their own shelter in this shelter.

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Magnolia pruning

Pruning is not carried out in order to form a crown, but only in order to get rid of dry, damaged and frostbitten parts. Places of cuts are lubricated with garden varnish for healing.

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Magnolia from seeds at home

Given that it is quite difficult to preserve the seeds, they are sown immediately after collection - in the fall. Since the seeds have a fairly hard oily shell, a scarification procedure will be required - the destruction of the shell by puncturing.

Then they are washed in a weak solution of soapy water, which allows you to get rid of the oily layer, and then rinse in clean water. Now you can sow to a depth of no more than 2-3 cm in seedling boxes using a universal substrate, and put them into a cellar or a dark, cool room before spring comes, when they need to be put on the windowsill, and periodically moisten them without drying out.

The first year of life, seedlings grow very slowly, so they begin to dive only a year later, when they reach a height of 40-45 cm, after which they can already be planted in open ground in light soil with peat. Do not forget that it is best to plant in the fall.

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Reproduction of magnolia by layering

Young trees (one or two years old) are best and will grow the fastest.The lowest-growing branch is selected as a layering and, without separating it from the tree itself, is buried in the ground and pinched for greater reliability.

After a year, when its own root system is formed at the place of dropping, it will be possible to carefully separate the cuttings from the mother plant and continue growing in a pot until it is ready for independent growth in the open field.

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Magnolia propagation by cuttings

It is carried out only in greenhouse conditions, where the lower heating of the soil is also guaranteed, otherwise the cutting will not take root. The best time for this type of breeding is at the end of June. Cut the cuttings so that there are 2-3 leaves on each, treat the cut with any means that stimulates root formation.

Bury the twigs in a container with sand, you can add peat. Constantly monitor the moisture content of the mixture. Cover the top with a jar or a cut-off bottle and ensure the air temperature is within 18-22 ° C.

Rooting in this method is observed after two months, the only exception is varieties with large flowers, their rooting occurs no earlier than four months later. But they are planted in open ground only after a year.

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Diseases and pests

Various rodents and moles can harm the root system of a tree, some gnaw the root collar and roots, and the latter destroy the root system. If you notice that the tree has been attacked, then immediate treatment of the damaged areas with a 1% solution of foundation should follow.

Another pest is the spider mite, which settles on the lower part of the leaf and feeds on its juice. As a result the leaf begins to turn pale and dry.

There are folk methods of dealing with this parasite: it is necessary to prepare an infusion of 40-50 g of dry leaves (stems) of tobacco, pouring them with a liter of boiling water. Dilute this solution with one more liter of water before use.

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30 November 2017

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For a very long time I wanted to have beauty in my garden, one might say, unearthly - magnolia. I often admired it when I was in the south - majestic trees with leathery large leaves and - lotus flowers among them, emitting a delicate, enchanting aroma. It was even a little offensive that in Central Russia this miracle is not growing.

And seven years ago, in one of the catalogs of a gardening company, I suddenly saw two-year-old magnolia saplings. True, the magnolia was not offered the same - the southern one, but ... Magnolia is a magnolia. Let it be of a different kind, albeit shorter, but after all - a magnolia! And I ordered this miracle, took a chance, and everything turned out great.

All winter I was looking for any information on growing magnolias in books, magazines and newspapers of garden and flower themes and looked forward to spring, when this beauty was to be sent to me. From the parcel I took out a pot with a small sprig. Three pale dense leaves on a thin gray stem. My magnolia star - such a pet.

Where and how to plant magnolia?

Over the winter I determined a place for her - in front of the house, from the south-west side. The house is a good protection from the north winds. But the sun will illuminate and warm her all day. In winter, it will be warmer near the house and roots.

In early spring, as soon as the snow melted, I prepared a place for planting: I mixed the soil (black soil with sand) with compost, added a little expanded clay for drainage. So that the soil does not dry out quickly, if I do not have time to water it, I added half a packet of bentonite cat litter. Bentonite perfectly absorbs and retains moisture, contains nutritious minerals. Measles plants in drought take water, calcium, magnesium, sodium, etc.

In May, how just got my magnolia, proceeded to landing... She carefully took out a seedling so as not to disturb the young roots, planted to the place prepared for her. Spring and summer were dry that year.And I did not water it often: firstly, so as not to overmoisten too much, and secondly - there was enough moisture in the roots in the ground. Soon, several more small twigs appeared, the leaves were elongated, green.

Daisies, eschsholzia, purslane became the neighbors of magnolias - they covered the soil from rapid drying, covering the ground with a carpet. Magnolia does not like acidic and alkaline soils. Therefore, when choosing a suitable place for it, you need to take into account the level of acidity. In the south, magnolia grows even in partial shade. But in the Middle Lane, she needs very good lighting. Here she is better to plant on the south, south-east and south-west side, in a quiet place protected from winds and drafts. Be sure to have at least something to protect it from the north: a house, a high fence, a high hedge. It is also necessary to take into account that in the middle lane the stellate magnolia grows up to 2.5-3 m.Accordingly, the protection from cold northern winds should be higher than 3 m.

The nuances of care

1. Crown formation

Star magnolia can be formed with a tree, or you can let it grow as a large shrub. I didn't torture the seedling - let it grow as it wants. And the magnolia grew into a bush (from the root it gave five main stems).

I never cut it off. And my beauty grew up in the shape of a fluffy Christmas tree, but not prickly.

Instead of pruning, which can damage a particularly young plant, I just periodically remove dried and old branches, as well as those that grow incorrectly - inside the bush or drowning out the rest. This must be done very carefully, since the branches of the magnolia are fragile, brittle. And you need to try not to damage the buds on healthy branches.

2. Magnolia in winter

Young magnolia

In the fall, the magnolia shed some of its leaves. So that she would not freeze in the first winter, when a stable daytime temperature approached - from 2 to 4 degrees - she covered it with a five-liter plastic bottle from under mineral water (I cut off the bottom of the bottle and removed the lid). Around the bottle I laid the grass left after weeding (I cover the roses too - they winter well). It turned out a circle about 50 cm wide and 20-25 cm high. When the daytime temperature dropped to 5 - 7 C, a ball of crumpled newsprint was attached to the neck of the bottle (the air passed to the magnolia, but not so cold).

In winter I also threw snow on this mini-greenhouse, the more, the better. Magnolia spent the winter like this under the snow for two years. Then the bottle was already small for her.

Adult wintering

Since then, the bush, when the temperature is about zero, I tie it with a soft wide wire, collecting it, as it were, in a bundle. In cold weather, this is no longer possible - the branches of the magnolia become brittle, you can damage the bush. Around the end of November-beginning of December, I wrap the tied bush with insulation for the walls, then I tie it with a wire again so that the shelter does not open due to strong winter winds. When it snows, I throw it to the magnolia in a circle. And in such a snowdrift with a wrapped upper part, the bush has been wintering safely for six years.

3. Spring Summer Autumn. Care

In the spring I take off the shelter. On the branches, the already swollen buds resemble pussy willow fluffs, which soon bloom. White semi-double flowers on still bare branches attract everyone's attention. A wonderful aroma keeps you near the bush, you want to breathe and breathe with this vanilla-citrus air.

The spectacle of a blooming magnolia is an extravaganza! Crocuses are already fading, fruit trees do not even think to bloom, and here there is such beauty in a white fragrant cloud. When the magnolia is just starting to bloom, light green leaves begin from the smaller, fluffy buds, very delicate and soft at first. By the end of spring, the leaves become very dense, leathery, similar to laurel.

If in the south the magnolia blooms at the end of summer, then in the Middle Lane the flower buds laid in August-early September bloom in April.

4. Watering and feeding magnolia

This beauty is not very demanding in care.In principle, an adult plant in the Black Earth Region may not be covered (if the magnolia is planted in the right place). However, if you want it to bloom magnificently and for a long time, it is better to protect it from severe frosts.

But she needs watering, but only during dry periods. It is better to water with rain or settled water in order to prevent liming of the soil and its roots, watering is especially important for a young plant. Every season I mix the topsoil with bentonite in the spring, the second time in the fall (in October). This is both feeding and maintaining moisture for the roots.

It is better to give top dressing to an already adult magnolia, from 3 years old, so as not to burn its delicate roots with fertilizers earlier.

In the spring, you can add nitrogen fertilizing (urea, for example, - 250 g per 10 l of water), at the beginning of summer give organic matter (200 g of chicken manure per 10 l of water), in the fall - nitroammofosk (12-15 g per 10 l of water). In November, to strengthen the immune system, so that the magnolia overwinters successfully, I water it with zircon once a week, even spray the branches with buds. In the spring, having removed the shelter, again three or four times (depending on the state of the magnolia) I spray and water with zircon.

Will you share? About reproduction

Multiply magnolia can be like all trees and shrubs: seeds, layering, cuttings. My beauty has not yet given seeds - the seeds can be collected, most likely, in the south. But the layers take root just fine! For the third season I have been digging in the lower branches, very carefully so as not to break, in the spring. I give the layers to overwinter with the mother bush, and next spring I carefully dig out the young shoots from the layers. They can already be planted in a permanent place.

Are we sick, are we suffering?

Natural pests of magnolia are rodents, moles. So that mice and others like them do not damage, especially a young plant, I cover for the winter only when the soil freezes slightly. And the baby seedling, covered with a bottle, was out of reach for them. She saved her pets from the appearance of a mole by planting several species and varieties of hazel grouses in different places. Moles, and even mice, however, are also not happy with the smell of hazel grouse bulbs, avoiding them. But the flowers are also pleasing, and there are no pests.

As for diseases, they can arise only as a result of improper care of magnolia:

• an excess of nitrogen fertilizers increases the likelihood of tree freezing. They need to be made only in May-June;
• liming due to watering with tap water can provoke death of roots and chlorosis of leaves;
• overfeeding with fertilizers will inhibit the growth of magnolia and its development. This is the case when it is better to underfeed than overfeed. I feed mine less often and a little - she likes bentonite, magnolia grows quickly, blooms magnificently and for a long time;
• lack of moisture in the soil leads to the death of the plant;
• without covering a young seedling (its first 4-5 years are very important), you can lose a magnolia - it will freeze.

In general, following simple rules cultivation, you can successfully grow such an exotic. This princess does not give much trouble.

Magnolia is a relict plant, very ancient. In gardens and on plots in the Middle Lane, it is not yet often found. I would like to say: there is no need to be afraid to try to grow in yourself what you really want. With a little effort and desire, the experiment can be successful. Here is the magnolia: it grows, blooms, pleases. But it is also curative: it helps with hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal diseases. Like traditional medicine, the official one also uses various medicines based on magnolia. Leaves, fruits and flowers are curative.

Melnikova Lyudmila shared her experience of planting and growing magnolias,

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Magnolia is a very beautiful plant. Her leaves are simple, and the flowers are large, white, creamy, yellow, pink, purple in color. Its buds exude a pleasant and very delicate aroma.Magnolia has decorative fruits that become a real decoration of the tree from the end of summer until the end of the autumn period.

Magnolia is used in landscaping. It looks great against the background of conifers. To grow healthy and beautiful magnolias in your garden, you need to plant them correctly. How to plant magnolias correctly, we will consider in this article.

Types of magnolias:

• Magnolia Virginia - grows well in acidic soils.
• Magnolias of Sulange, Siebold - less resistant to frost, plant these magnolias in corners protected from wind and direct sunlight.
• Magnolias Kobus, Star, Lebner can grow in open sunny areas.
• Magnolias Obovate, Triokhpelyustkova are tall trees with large leaves, grow well in trees with deep root systems (pine, oak, birch). However, in order to lay flower buds and abundant flowering, they need lighting at least in the afternoon.

Where to plant magnolia

Choose a place for magnolia protected from the wind, especially from the cold winter winds, Mon.-Zap. direction. Magnolias are not very fond of open, sunny places. They prefer diffused light or light partial shade. Magnolias grow well on well-drained, moist (do not tolerate stagnant water, loose, rich in organic matter, acidic (Ph 5.5-6.5) soils.

Note. One of the reasons for poor growth of magnolias is the presence of lime in the soil. Avoid places with stagnant moisture, calcareous and saline soils. When choosing a site for this plant, you need to consider the growth of the tree or bush in adulthood.

How to plant magnolia

Young magnolia seedlings should be planted immediately in a permanent place, magnolia does not tolerate transplanting. Magnolia is not very whimsical to soil, but it will grow better in poorly saturated organic soil. For planting seedlings, you can prepare a mixture of the following components: sod land, peat, compost (2: 1: 1). The soil for planting a plant should be loose, moderately moist. If the soil is too dense, it must be mixed with sand, vermiculite or perlite.

The pit for planting a magnolia should be 3 times larger than its root system. After we have planted the plant, the soil around it needs to be strongly tamped and watered. The trunk circle must be covered with coniferous bark (mulch) so that the moisture evaporates more slowly.

Important. Make sure that the roots of the plant do not dry out before planting. To prevent this from happening, it is best to buy seedlings in a container. This will make the magnolia easier to plant outdoors.

When to plant magnolia

Magnolia, which was purchased in a pot, can be planted outdoors throughout the warm period, but it is better to do this in the fall (no later than October). It is at this time of the year that she is at rest. It is better to choose a seedling that has flower buds.

If a magnolia is planted in the spring, then the plant begins to actively stretch out, the seedling will give a good growth and, often goes over to wintering already with shoots that have not had time to stiffen. In this case, those shoots will freeze in winter.

Magnolia care

Magnolia is an unpretentious plant, it is easy to care for it.

How to water a magnolia

Water the magnolia regularly, in the first year after planting. If it is a dry summer, the tree should be watered abundantly (not too cold water), but the soil should not be overmoistened!

Mulching and weeding magnolia

Within a radius of up to 40 cm from the plant, the soil surface must be mulched so that moisture evaporation is minimal. Magnolia has a shallow root system, so it is not recommended to cultivate the soil around the plant in order not to damage the delicate roots of the magnolia.

Fertilizer for Magnolia

After flowering, during the development of leaves and fruits, magnolia needs to be fed with complex mineral fertilizers - this will help to develop better, will be more resistant to weather conditions.The last feeding should be done no later than July, because at the end of August the magnolia goes into a state of dormancy and begins to prepare for wintering.
Shelter for the winter At 1, 2, 3 years after planting the plant in open ground, the lower part of the trunk and the root system must be covered for the winter (in November), with a special agro-cloth, coniferous branches, straw, the layer of mulch should be 20-30 cm ...

Magnolia pruning

Magnolia does not need global pruning. Prune dry, damaged branches. Frozen flower buds, cut off after flowering. You should also cut off those branches that grow in the middle of the crown. This procedure improves the decorative appearance of magnolia, as well as active growth and development. Treat all cuts with garden pitch.

Reproduction of magnolia

Magnolia propagates by seeds, cuttings, grafting.

Pests and diseases

Magnolia practically does not get sick and is not damaged by pests. But, if you notice yellow leaves, there is insufficient iron content in the soil.