Magnolia planting and care in the open field in the suburbs

Content:
Types of magnolias and their features
Magnolia varieties for the Moscow region
Choosing the time and place of boarding
Winter care and preparation
Helpful information

Types of magnolias and their features

Often, gardeners call magnolia the most aristocratic tree, and this is not at all in vain. Seeing a magnolia with its beautiful leaves, large and fragrant flowers, you are unlikely to confuse it with another plant. Currently, there are over 100 varieties of magnolia trees and shrubs.

Magnolias are bushes and trees from 2 meters high. The foliage is elliptical or obovate. Large bisexual flowers reach a diameter of 20-25 cm, usually placed one at a time at the very edge of the shoot. The color can be anything you want - white, pink, cream, purple, yellow, purple - it all depends on the variety you choose. The most pleasant, delicate aroma emanates from the flowers.

It is customary to divide magnolias into two types: evergreen and deciduous.

Evergreens grow in warmer zones, where the temperature difference in winter is less significant.

In the middle lane, in the open field, they are grown as a rule. deciduous varieties of magnolia.

In most cases, early flowering varieties: Kobus (lat.Kobus), magnolia Lebner (lat. Magnolia loebneri) - hybrid magolias Zomnipresent (lat.Magnolia stellata) and Kobus., Soulanga magnolia (lat.Soulangiana) begin to wake up at the end of March (when the air temperature begins to keep at around +10 degrees). Next, the first buds appear (mid-April). When the temperature rises above 15-25 degrees, the magnolias will begin to bloom profusely, which will amaze you with its beauty and aroma.

Magnolia flowers

In mid-May, the following begin to bloom varieties: Watson (lat.Watson), Wilson (lat.Wilson), Siebold (lat. Sieboldii) and Esha (lat.Ashei)... The flowers of these varieties of magnolia bloom one at a time, which significantly prolongs the flowering process, unlike those blooming in early spring.

The duration of flowering cannot be determined accurately, because each species has its own biological characteristics, age. Changing factors include climatic conditions and care.

Magnolia varieties for the Moscow region

Many varieties are quite hardy, so they can be grown without much difficulty in the Moscow region following our recommendations.

The most persistent varieties - Kobus (lat.Kobus), Lebner (lat.Lebneri kache).

Relatively persistent varieties - Wilson (lat.Wilson), Siebold (lat.Sieboldii) and Ash (lat.Ashei).

Even in severe frost, only some of the buds of these varieties freeze, which does not harm the entire tree as a whole. The longer the magnolia is in central Russia, the higher its winter hardiness, a couple of years after planting the magnolia, shelter for the winter is no longer required.

Magnolia buds

Do not worry if in the first years after planting the plant blooms for only 7-12 days, while the flowers are very rare - this is the norm for a plant that is still adapting to the climatic zone of the Moscow region. A couple more years will pass, and your magnolia will delight the eye with its flowering for 30 days!

Choosing the time and place of boarding

Drop off time

If you bought your magnolia in a container or pot, it can be replanted from mid-March to late September. The method of planting a plant from a pot (container) is most preferable, because it is planted with a small amount of soil to which it is accustomed. In this case, the adaptation of the plant takes place much faster.

Landing place

Before planting a plant, you need to study the microclimate of the garden or area where you are going to plant magnolia. Lighting plays a huge role in the successful cultivation of magnolias. As you know, these plants are quite thermophilic, but young plants cannot stand the scorching sun at noon: the result of "overheating" can be light yellow leaves.

Planting a magnolia tree in the suburbs

If you plant a magnolia in a less sunny place, the level of green pigment increases. That is why the plant should be planted in the shade of another tree. In the image above, a magnolia tree was planted in the floor of the shade of pine trees, a good solution, the pines will not only give the floor shade, but also slightly acidify the soil with their fallen needles.

When it comes to air pollution, the Kobus and Soulangiana magnolia varieties do an excellent job with a large percentage of industrial emissions and car exhaust.

General landing rules

Magnolia should be planted in light and slightly damp soil.

The soil should include sod land, peat and compost in a ratio of 2: 1: 1, respectively.

In order not to spoil the root system, you should dig a hole three times the size of the roots. You should not compact the earth from above, so as again not to harm the roots.

The soil under the seedling must be covered with coniferous bark - this technique will help maintain the water balance in the soil.

To prevent the roots from drying out when planting, be sure to buy seedlings in special containers.

Winter care and preparation

Magnolia is a very rare plant in central Russia and many will tell you that it is impossible to grow it, and if it worked out, it will cause a lot of trouble. - Don't believe it!

If you have chosen the right places for planting a plant and planted it in the "right" soil, then the first flowers will appear on it very quickly.

Magnolia should not be transplanted from one place to another.

Loosening the soil

not deep, it is not recommended to cultivate the soil near the trunk of a tree or shrub in any way garden tools, tools - the superficial root system can be damaged.

Watering

if the summer turned out to be very dry, do not forget about watering the bush. Watering should be done once every 2-3 days (with a volume of about 2 buckets of soft water with a low level of lime in the composition). Do not overdo it - if a swamp has formed around the tree, you should abandon watering until the soil is completely dry.

Top dressing

during the period of leaf growth, magnolia is fertilized with a mineral complex, but not earlier than two years after plantingthis will allow the leaves to grow much faster and fight the weather.

The composition of the fertilizer per 10 liters of water: 15 g of urea (carbamide) + 20 g of ammonium nitrate +1 kg of mullein. Fertilizer consumption for one medium-sized tree is 30 liters.

You can use ready-made fertilizers such as Agrecool or "Kemira - Universal" (apply according to the instructions).

The last feeding is done at the beginning of the second half of summer (July 15), because very soon the plant goes into a calm mode and begins to prepare for winter.

Pruning

the plant does not need to cut off excess branches. Dried branches should be removed at the end of flowering.

If a plant has branches that cross into the crown, it is best to remove them immediately in order to improve decorativeness and accelerate the growth of adjacent branches.

Preparing for winter

for 2-3 years after planting, be sure to cover the roots of the plant with straw, coniferous branches or sawdust with peat. In the first 2-3 years, the trunk should be wrapped with agrotex to the first or second tier of skeletal branches, as in the image below.

Preparing magnolias for winter

It will also not be superfluous to cover the tree from the cold winter winds with the same agrotextile, wrapping the plant around and securing it with thread, wire or an ordinary stapler, this method is shown in the bottom photo.

Shelter of magnolia for the winter

Pests

these plants are not afraid of insects and other pests, so there are no “special secrets” for tree protection.

For residents of the Moscow region and nearby regions, magnolia is a very rare plant. And all because, due to inaccurate rumors, we consider her to be very thermophilic and vulnerable.

In fact, magnolia is one of the most beautiful plants with excellent endurance, including to temperature extremes in central Russia.

Now, having learned about the main features of planting and care and having read our guide to action, you can safely experiment in growing magnolias in the Moscow region.

Helpful information

Garden tools, equipment for planting magnolia

- shovel Fiskars Solid series;
- Gardena gloves for working with soil;
- secateurs Samurai KS,
- OBI garden watering can.

The soil

- Soil "Garden land"

Magnolia is a beautiful tree that will infuse the garden with a wonderful vanilla scent during the flowering period, it starts in April. Most of the trees at this time are not yet covered with leaves, and the magnolia is fragrant with paints.

In nature, you can admire its beauty in the Crimea, this is a plant for a warm climate. But, contrary to popular belief, it is possible to successfully grow magnolia in the conditions of central Russia. To do this, you need to know how to properly care for the plant. And this is not difficult at all!

Description of magnolia

The plant belongs to the magnolia family, which has more than 70 species. Magnolia trees can be broad, pyramidal, or globular. The height of the plant depends on the variety, some specimens reach up to 20 meters, but more often the magnolia does not grow more than 5-8 meters.

The color palette of the plant is diverse, there are trees with white, purple, pink, red or lilac flowers. Of the majority of varieties, only some of them can be grown in the conditions of central Russia, the rest really do not tolerate the harsh climate.

Photos and descriptions of magnolia varieties for cultivation in central Russia

In nature, magnolia is divided into several varieties:

• deciduous plants;

• evergreen trees.

The second group of plants is not capable of tolerating frost, therefore, its cultivation is possible only in greenhouses at a special temperature.

In the conditions of Russia, deciduous magnolias are grown, which react less painfully to temperature changes, only the flowering time is shifted. From this group of plants, winter-hardy and conditionally winter-hardy varieties can be distinguished. In the latter, only part of the flower buds freezes in severe frosts.

Winter-hardy varieties include:

1. magnolia cobus.

These are trees up to 10 meters high. They have a very interesting crown, which in the first years of cultivation has a pyramidal shape and changes to a spherical in the process of growth. The plant is considered one of the hardy and winter-hardy varieties.The tree blooms with white luxurious flowers in April-May. In summer, the color of the leaves is dark green, by autumn it changes to yellow-brown. Leaf fall in this variety occurs closer to mid-autumn. It is extremely rare to grow from seeds, since the first flowering occurs only after 30 years.

2. Magnolia star-shaped.

It is a shrub up to 5 meters high with an oval crown. Flowering is remembered for a very persistent aroma that envelops the entire garden. The first flowers bloom in March. After flowering, the shrub dissolves dark green leaves, which acquire a bronze tint by autumn.

3. Magnolia Lebner.

This is a hybrid of the above varieties, which has adopted the best qualities of the parent plants:

• frost resistance;

• unpretentiousness;

• beautiful crown;

• unsurpassed aroma.

Magnolia Lebner is a tree with a spherical crown, the height of which reaches 10 meters. The flowers are white with a light pink haze, blooming in April. The leaves are dark, bronze by autumn.

Less winter-hardy varieties include varieties that are often found on the market:

1. Magnolia Soulange.

This variety is a tree up to 5-8 meters tall. Blooms in April with very fragrant pink flowers that look like tulips. The leaves, like all varieties, are green, but in autumn they acquire a mustard hue.

2. Ash's magnolia.

It is not only hardy, but also a very beautiful deciduous tree. Flowering occurs in the second year after planting the plant in the garden. Refers to late flowering species. It usually blooms in late May in huge creamy flowers. The leaves of the plant are similar to tropical ones, reaching a length of up to 70 cm. This type of magnolia hardly suffers from recurrent frost, which makes it the most attractive for gardeners.

Growing magnolia: all about planting (photo)

Successful magnolia cultivation begins with the selection of a seedling. It is better to give preference to plants with a closed root system.

When planting a magnolia, you need to take into account its features:

• the plant does not tolerate drafts and cold winds. Therefore, the site must be selected protected;

• grows poorly in areas with calcareous soil. You can improve the situation by adding sour peat to the ground;

• does not tolerate heavy and waterlogged soil. They select a place without stagnant groundwater.

The best place for planting magnolias is the south side of the site, well lit, but without direct sunlight. The soil is prepared fertile and very loose.

Planting pit preparation

A proper Magnolia planting hole should be three times the size of its root system. The soil is pre-mixed with compost and sand. A magnolia seedling is planted so that the root collar is above ground level. After planting, the plant is watered abundantly and the soil around it must be mulched. For this, peat, spruce branches, sand are used.

Landing dates

Experienced gardeners prefer autumn planting when the tree has already stopped growing. It is carried out in mid or late October, until severe frosts come, but there is no longer the sweltering heat.

Planting magnolias in spring shows good results. But there is a risk that return frosts will destroy the young plant. Spring planting is carried out in April. If the weather is favorable, and frost is not expected, then you can try this method, but at your own risk.

Important! 100% survival rate of seedlings occurs only with the correct autumn planting!

How to properly care for magnolia

Not only the beauty of the tree depends on proper care, but also its frost resistance.

Watering mode

The plant does not tolerate drought, especially in the first years of cultivation. Water the magnolia abundantly, but not too often. In extreme heat, the root system should not be allowed to dry out. Mulching will help keep the soil moist. It not only insulates the roots in winter, but also nourishes the plant and improves the structure of the soil.

Nutrition and feeding of magnolia

Magnolia is very fond of various dressings. Fertilizers can be applied from early spring to autumn. Applying nitrogen fertilization, you need to be very careful, because its excess leads to a decrease in the winter hardiness of the plant. The application of nitrogen-containing fertilizers ends by mid-July.

Important! In the first two years of cultivation, magnolia is not fertilized. Top dressing starts from the third season.

To feed magnolia seedlings, use ready-made fertilizers or prepared independently. From the shops, you can consider the mineral fertilizer "Kemira-Universal" or specialized fertilizers for magnolias, for example, from AGRECOL "For magnolia".

You can prepare the nutrient solution yourself. To do this, use 25-30 grams of ammonium nitrate, 15-20 grams of urea, 1 kg of mullein. All components are mixed and diluted in 10 liters of water. Trees are watered with the finished fertilizer at the rate of 40 liters per plant.

Advice! If the plant is overfed, then you can notice this at the end of July. Old leaves begin to dry out ahead of time. The situation can be corrected with abundant watering.

Magnolia pruning

When growing magnolia, formative pruning is not used. In the spring, sanitary pruning is carried out if there are frost-damaged shoots, dry or growing inside the bush. As a rule, all frozen shoots are pruned to healthy wood. It is better to process the places of the cuts with garden pitch.

Magnolia Wintering: Shelter

In the conditions of central Russia, it is better to cover even winter-hardy varieties of magnolia for the period of cold weather. Spring return frosts will destroy flower buds on annual growths and flowering can not be expected.

Burlap is used for shelter. The tree trunk is wrapped in two layers, I try to avoid injury to the branches. The trunk circle must also be covered for the winter, but this must be done on frozen ground. Use a thick layer of mulch. If you cover the tree earlier, then mice will inevitably settle in it.

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One of the most beautiful trees is the beautiful magnolia, which belongs to the magnolia family. Anyone who has seen her unusual flowering at least once will never be able to forget this moment. The emerging luxurious inflorescences on bare branches, without a single leaf, are especially impressive.

Magnolia tree is a miracle

flowers look like a butterfly

First of all, because blooms incredibly beautiful bright big flowers similar to exotic butterflies... At that moment, when many plants have not yet had time to release leaves, the beauty already pleases those around her with her flowering.

She begins to release the first flowers in April, and they fill gardens and parks with their vanilla aroma.

It prefers to grow in the southern regions, where a warm climate prevails. Magnolia flower, which is endowed with the brightest colors, does not allow all tourists to look away from themselves.

Some people who dream of seeing how it blooms go on vacation not in the warm summer, but in the middle of spring, when it is still quite cool and the sun is just beginning to warm everything around.

Legends and myths

It was brought to the territory of Europe from mysterious China.

According to one of the Chinese legends, the beautiful flowers blooming on the tree are young beauties who once lived in the same village. When it was destroyed by enemies, and only one girl managed to escape death. It was she who asked the mother earth so that the dead girls could live on.

In the morning, when the invaders saw a tree that suddenly appeared, they decided to get rid of it. Having cut it down, they split it into the smallest chips and scattered it around the neighborhood, only in those places where the chips fell, young sprouts appeared, which were called magnolias.

If you dream of seeing this amazing flower, then this can be done not only in the southern regions and warm countries, because the growing magnolia in Belarus also produces beautiful flowers.

To do this, you just need to visit the Minsk Botanical Garden, where the first garden of these beautiful trees was laid a couple of years ago.

What you should know about magnolia

In the presented family, there are about 70 varieties of plants. The shape of the crown can be either spherical or wide pyramidal. Depending on the height, the height of the tree also changes. Some of the representatives can grow up to 20 meters, but generally their height varies from 5 to 8 meters.

• On the shoots, you can see pronounced scars that remain from the foliage, as well as traces of stipules, expressed in narrow ring-shaped scars.
• Entire, leathery leaves of an obovate or elliptical shape are slightly pubescent on the reverse side. Painted in emerald green with feathery veins.
• The circumference of the flowers varies from 6 to 35 cm. There are white, pale cream, pinkish, red-scarlet, lilac or burgundy-purple flowers, consisting of 8-12 petals, which are superimposed on each other.
• Magnolia produces its first buds early in spring or early summer, depending on the variety. Not only the flowers delight with their sweet aroma, but the buds also allow you to enjoy a light delicate scent.
• After flowering ends, you can see unusual cone-shaped fruits that adorn the branches from late August until winter.

At least once, having seen this, you will surely want a charming woman to grow in your garden. It looks great both in a single planting and next to coniferous evergreen bushes.

How is flowering

After planting, if conditions for growth and development are favorable, most trees begin to bloom only after about 8-10 years.

A variety of colors and flavors will allow you to choose the most suitable variety for you. Some of the representatives release buds only after the leaves appear on them, while others first release and dissolve their gorgeous buds, and only then the leaves open on the branches.

But no matter which of the varieties you choose, planting this beauty in your garden, you will become the owner of a unique plant.

After flowering has ended, petals begin to fall off from each flower, which slowly descend to the ground. “Magnolia rain” is what gardeners call this process.

But even this beauty has its drawbacks. You don't need to sleep near her! The fact is that the aroma emanating from flowers is often very strong and if you inhale it for a long time, then a headache may soon appear.

Magnolia species

There are many species, of which, by crossing one with another, even more varieties of unusual appearance and colors have appeared. Consider the main "basic" and popular among fans of exotic gardening hybrid varieties.

• Magnolia star

Correct planting and caring for the Magnolia stellata flower. After this variety begins to bloom, the entire surrounding area is filled with an unforgettable aroma. In March, the first flowers begin to bloom, after which leaves saturated with emerald green appear. Closer to autumn, they become brownish - bronze. Stellata stands out for its extra decorative characteristics due to the unusual coloration of the autumn foliage.

• Siebold

This the species is considered the most frost-resistant, after all, he is able to withstand frosts, reaching 36 degrees. The height of this shrub reaches only 4 meters, and its branches are covered with elongated leaves, among which you can see snow-white flowers. Flowering begins after leaves appear on the branches. Magnolia Siebold is grown throughout Russia, and in special large tubs, which can always be brought in if needed, are cultivated even in the Urals and Siberia.

• Magnolia Cobus

Proper planting and grooming brings stunning results to an ornamental variety.It begins to bloom in mid-spring, releasing fragrant white unforgettable flowers. Magnolia evergreen with the onset of summer paints its foliage in a rich green color, and as soon as autumn comes, it turns yellow-brown.

• Lily Magnolia liliiflora

This variety originates in China and is bred throughout Europe.

Considered a two-tone variety... The outer side of the petals is crimson red, while the inner side is snow-white or white-pink.

The flashing bloom begins in early spring and continues for several wonderful weeks, filled with an airy scent spread by the buds.

• Black Magnolia Nigra

Refers to the lily-colored species. The flowers on the outside are painted with a ruby ​​color of the stone, but the inside of them is white lilac. Due to this color combination she looks almost black... You can see these unusual beautiful flowers in the 30th days of April or in the early days of May.

• Magnolia Susan planting and care

A hybrid of the star-shaped and lily-colored varieties. Susan is the most popular species among exotic lovers.

Large 15 centimeter lily-shaped inflorescences are deep pink-crimson at the base, and lighter at the tips, as if glowing.

During a long and lush bloom, which begins at the end of May, less often in June, you can enjoy a pleasant, unobtrusive aroma.

• Soulange tulip magnolia

Planting and leaving is the same. The shape of the flowers of this variety can be both goblet and tulip-shaped. The tulip variety begins to bloom before the first leaves appear on it. After the fragrant flowering is completed and the last petal falls from the plant, decorative dark green obovate leaves continue to decorate it.

• Ash's magnolia

Magnolia ashei. The leaves, which are 70 cm long and 30 cm wide, are colored green. Their lower part is silvery gray and slightly pubescent. First, leaves appear on the tree, and only then in the last days of the spring month of May or, somewhere in the beginning of June, gradual flowering begins. Creamy white flowers that give off a light citrus jasmine scent, have a circumference of about 20-30 cm.

• Jenny hybrid

Magnolia soulangeana Genie. The result of crossing Nigra lily and tulip Sulangi. The beauty of outdoor planting and care, which will not take much of your energy, releases unforgettable ruby ​​red petals. Tulip flowers begin to open in late April and early May, before leaves appear. This the variety is one of the hardy (among the dark magnolias) and is able to withstand up to 30 degrees of frost. After the first wave of flowering, lasting about several weeks, is over, you can enjoy the second stage, which will begin in late summer.

• Willow

A very rare specimen for wide access. Finding this variety in stores will not be easy. The height reaches 10 meters, the shape is pyramidal. The bark is smooth, silvery. Fragrant flowers about 8 cm in circumference.

• Cuvenskaya

Hybrid of willow variety and Kobus. Decorated with 10 cm bell-shaped snow-white flowers, which emanate a delicate aroma.

Flowering begins in May before leaves appear on the tree. A fast growing variety that can cope with light frost.

it seems that not only from flowers, but also from foliage and branches comes a thin, barely perceptible anise aroma.

• Pointed

It is a rather large tree, decorated with pointed twenty centimeter leaves. The petals are yellow-green and bloom only after the foliage has appeared on the branches. The crown is pyramidal in shape, smoothly turning into spherical. The height of this variety can be up to 24 meters.

Sulanzha variety in Crimea Yalta video:

Magnolia planting and care in the open field

As mentioned earlier, the tree prefers to grow in cities and countries where a warm and humid climate prevails.

Having decided to decorate your garden with this sample, make sure that it will develop comfortably in your region.

• For disembarkation, a sunny place is suitable, where there are no north and east winds and drafts.
• It should also be borne in mind that the bush should not be placed near large trees, since a solid shadow is harmful to it.
• Slight shading is allowed if planted in the southern region.

Some of the varieties, which include the Lebner, Cobus, Star Magnolia, and a few other varieties, will do well in open areas.

But this cannot be said about capricious decorative varieties such as Siebolda, Sulange or, for example, Chinese magnolia, because they need places where constant and bright sunlight does not fall.

What should be the soil

Gardeners wondering how to plant a magnolia should first find out what soil it prefers to grow in. It will behave well in slightly acidic, organic-fertilized soil.

To prepare the mixture you will need:

1. 2 parts of turf land
2. 1 share of peat
3. 1 share of compost

The soil in which the tree will be planted must be drained, not forgetting to loosen it. In the event that the area where the bush is planted contains too dense soil, be sure to add sand to it.

In addition, if it is possible to add rotted horse manure to the ground, it will also not be superfluous.

What to look for when landing

When a magnolia is planted in the suburbs, planting and care should be borne in mind that it is not too difficult, but still requires some attention.

• The first thing worth paying attention to is the root system of the seedling, since the hole where the bush will be planted should be 3 times larger than the roots.
• Also consider the fragility of the roots, which can easily be damaged if you compact the soil hard after planting.
• Do not forget to cover the trunk circle with the bark of coniferous trees, which will keep moisture in the soil.
• When buying seedlings, you need to give preference to meter specimens, on the stems of which there are 1-2 buds.
• The root system must be closed so that it does not dry out. Those roots that are stored in the container can be planted at any time of the year except winter.

When seedlings are planted

Planting magnolias in the fall is the most favorable time. The middle and the end of October are most suitable for this procedure, because at this time the seedlings are at rest. If you plant in the fall, then almost all the seedlings will take root. If you decide to plant in the spring, then it should be done in April. But do not forget to take into account that even minor frosts will harm the future tree.

Proper watering

Watering is an equally important process that should be given your attention.

Young trees, which are no more than 3 years old, need careful watering more than others. Water them often and abundantly.

In the event that the weather is dry, then do not let the soil dry out, this can be prevented using the mulch method.

Mulching is preferable:

1. peat
2. sand
3. spruce branches

Which will help keep moisture in the soil. In addition, thanks to mulching, you can protect the root system from frost in the fierce winter.

How to fertilize and feed

Advice! After planting, for the first few years, the magnolia should not be fertilized, but after three years, start feeding. It is worth applying fertilizers from the first days of spring until autumn.

fertilizer for growing tree

To do this, you can buy mineral fertilizers and use them according to the instructions.

You can also make your own feed using 20g of ammonium nitrate, 15g of urea, and 1kg of mullein. All this must be diluted in 10 liters of water.

Remember that one bush takes about 40 liters of water. It is necessary to fertilize once a month, using the prepared top dressing instead of the usual watering liquid.

Sometimes it happens that the magnolia bush begins to dry out ahead of time, but there is a real threat behind this. The fact is that there can be a sufficient amount of fertilizers in the ground and additional fertilizing has led to their excess. To avoid death, be sure to stop fertilizing and water a little more.

Magnolia care and cultivation: transplant

Magnolia prefers to grow its whole life in the place where it was originally planted, but only sometimes there are situations when it needs to be urgently transplanted. To do this, you need to find a site that suits her by all criteria.

• Before starting to dig up the bush, be sure to thoroughly water the soil around it.
• It should also be borne in mind that the earthen lump that remains on the root system depends on how well the planting specimen will take root in a new place.
• The plant should be moved with oilcloth or plywood.
• You need to transplant, observing all the rules, as well as when planting.
• The first thing to do is to dig a hole, lay drainage, sand, do not forget about fertile land, and only then you need to install a tree and fill the hole with earth.
• Tamp the soil a little, but do not use force so as not to damage the root system.

Plant pruning

Magnolia is a tree or shrub, if you decide to plant something, it is worth remembering that it is unnecessary to cut branches to form a crown. Also remember that pruning is not done in the spring, as sap will start to come out of the cuts at this time of the year, which can lead to the death of the tree.

After waiting for the magnolia to bloom, carry out a sanitary pruning. Frozen branches, wilted flowers, dry shoots are removed from the shrub. Those stems that are frozen must be removed to a healthy area. Do not forget to process the cuts using a garden pitch.

How does it endure wintering

Magnolia cultivation in central Russia is carried out in almost the same way as in other regions. Be sure to cover the bush, even if it is hardy. Spring frosts kill the buds, so flowering will not come at all in the future.

Burlap is best for shelter. It is necessary to wrap it up in several layers, without injuring the branches. The trunk circle is also wrapped in mulch, only this is carried out a little later, when the ground is slightly frozen. In the event that you rush to do this a little earlier, then there is a risk that mice will start in it.

Now that you know how to cover a magnolia for the winter, you can be sure that no frost will be terrible for it, provided that the rules of wintering are observed.

Parasites and diseases

For many years, it was believed that these representatives of the magnolia family were not disturbed by pests and ailments, but there are still problems that can be encountered when growing a shrub.

• If yellow spots appeared on the leaves, and their veins remained green, then this means that the plant was attacked by chlorosis. This is an indicator that the soil contains a lot of lime, in which the roots cannot grow, which leads to their death. Adding sour peat or coniferous soil to the soil will correct the situation. Special ready-made products will also help regulate acidity.
• An excess of nutrients is also harmful, as it will slow down the development and growth of the shrub. You can find out about such a problem by the drying edges of the leaves in the last days of July. To remedy the situation, you need to stop feeding and start watering the bush a little more.

If we talk about parasites, then the harm is caused by rose thrips, mealybugs and peach aphids. With the onset of drought, a spider mite or a transparent mite can attack a tree.They suck the juices out of it, and this is destructive for the shrub, because the foliage begins to crumble ahead of time. In addition, this can lead to the fact that the tulip tree will not please you with its flowering next year. Actellic solution or another similar agent will help save the situation.

With the onset of cold weather, rodents can attack, which feed on the roots and root collar. Finding out about such a problem is not easy, because for this you need to remove the top layer of soil. In order to get rid of pests, use 1% Fundazole solution.

In order to avoid the problem in the future, you need to cover the trunk circle only after the soil is freezing.

Reproduction methods

There are three different ways to propagate magnolia.

Seed reproduction

Seedlings that were collected on the territory of Ukraine or Vladivostok will best take root in central Russia, and the grown seedlings will tolerate frosty days much better. The seeds collected in the southern regions are poorly acclimatized in the north.

• Seedlings are not stored, so magnolia from seeds is grown at home immediately after they are harvested in the fall.
• Be sure to slightly damage the seed coat as it is too dense.
• As soon as you complete this procedure, get rid of the oily layer by washing them in soapy water and rinsing in clean water. After all the necessary steps have been completed, proceed to sowing.
• You will need seedling boxes filled with a versatile substrate where the seeds are sown to a depth of about 3 cm.
• Take them to a dark, cool room where they will be stored until early spring.
• After the spring days come, you need to put the seedlings on the windowsill, not forgetting to periodically moisten the soil.

It will take about a year before the seedlings reach 45 cm. Magnolia tree description, which tells that you need to start diving after only a year. It is worth replanting in light soil, which contains peat. Remember the most favorable time for a pick is autumn.

Layers as a method of reproduction

propagation by cuttings

For this purpose, you will need young shrubs that are no more than 2 years old, as they grow faster than older trees.

Stop your choice on the shoot, which is located the lowest. Without separating it from the plant, lay it in a previously prepared hole and cover it with earth. In order for it to take root for sure, it is necessary to pinch off the layers.

A year later, roots should appear on them, which are a sign of readiness, the layering, which means that you can separate it from the main shoot and plant it in a container, where it will grow until the period comes to plant it in open ground.

Cuttings

This method is only used if you have a heated soil greenhouse. If these conditions are not present, then the cutting will not take root. The most suitable time period for cuttings is mid-late June.

Why magnolia doesn't bloom long after planting

• Freezing.

The formation of buds, the flowering of which begins the next year, takes place in late summer and early autumn. This means that if the buds freeze, then flowering will not start.

• Growing from seeds.

You can become the owner of a flowering plant only a few years after planting. The first flowering comes from which variety you have chosen. It is worth choosing seedlings that have been propagated by grafting. They begin to bloom 2-4 years after planting. In the event that the bush has grown, but flowering has not begun, this means that you have purchased a tree grown from seeds. Such a copy will delight you with its flowers after 10 years.

• Improper care.

Prefers to grow in sunny areas protected from the winds. It is also necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely manner, which will help the buds to set.Abundant watering is equally important for active growth and development. Dry autumn can cause insufficient moisture to the kidneys.

Use in landscape design

Magnolia is an unusual and beautiful tree, the flowering of which begins quite early and unexpectedly even for its owners. It adorns parks, alleys and other public recreation areas with its beauty. But only its flowering begins very early, so only the owners of the most beautiful shrubs can enjoy the fragrant exotic flowers.

They will feel great in group plantings next to other plants that need similar care and growing conditions. There are varieties that thrive in slightly shaded areas. This is the reason that astilbe, green fern, ornamental-leaved hosta and some evergreen conifers covering the ground can be quietly located in the vicinity of the bushes. The magnolia tree in Sochi on the Crimean peninsula feels good even in frequent estates without special care, since the soil is almost always wet and will not dry out.

Preparing for winter and pruning a magnolia tree video:

Magnolia belongs to flowering plants, which started its existence back in the era of dinosaurs. It is not surprising that the thermophilic culture has taken root in the Moscow region and Belarus. Living at a time when there were still no bees, it was pollinated with bugs. Magnolia has not lost this ability even now.

Description of magnolia

Different types of magnolias grow in the form of a bush or tree.... Some have brown bark, others are ashy with a gray tint. Outwardly, it is scaly, smooth or furrowed. The tree can grow up to 20 meters in height, although there are also stunted representatives with a height of 5 meters. Elliptical leaves grow on the branches. There are large buds and flowers nearby, reaching a diameter of 35 cm. The inflorescence colors are white, red, lilac or purple.

Fruits are cone-shaped, consisting of a large number of leaflets. When they open, black seeds hang from the threads.

Magnolia Siebold

Siebolda presents one of 200 magnolia varieties... Usually grows as a shrub, but also occurs as a deciduous tree. The leaves reach a length of 15 cm, and the diameter of the flower cups is 10 cm, the flowering period falls on the month of June. The variety is very frost-resistant, can withstand negative temperatures up to 36 degrees.

However, if the plant is only biennial, it cannot be left without shelter for the winter. Even with a growth of 1.5 meters, the tops of the shoots can be damaged in the spring. While a three-year-old culture, even with a growth of 1 meter, tolerates a harsh winter well.

Magnolia susan

Susan is also one of the magnolia varieties and can grow as a shrub or tree from 2.5 to 6 meters high. In youth, the crown of the tree has a pyramidal shape, however, in the process of growth, it changes and becomes round and thick. The plant has a lifespan of 50 years. Casting the same size as the Siebold. Flowers grow vertically upward. Outwardly, they have a bakal shape. There are 6 petals 12 cm in length along the perimeter. Flowering begins in late April and lasts until June.

How to plant magnolia

Before planting magnolia, you need to check the root system of the seedlings, which should not be damaged. The landing site is selected taking into account:

• The site must be protected from through winds.
• Magnolia cannot grow in calcareous soil. If the soil on the site is exactly the same, then peat must be added to it.
• When planting, the soil should not be sandy and should not be waterlogged.

The best place for planting magnolias is considered to be a sunny, but at times shaded area, with fertile black soil.

The best planting date is October.... At this time, the growth of seedlings stops, because they begin a hibernation period. In the middle of autumn, frosts had not yet begun, but the heat had subsided as well.

Planting a plant in spring is possible, but risky. Spring frosts can cause irreparable harm to a young seedling. It is better to plant magnolia in the fall, without risk and the guarantee of survival will be high.

Landing is carried out in the following order:

• A hole is dug, which exceeds the root system of the seedling by 3 times.
• The soil is checked, if it is dense, then sand is introduced into it.
• A young plant is inserted into the hole and covered with pre-prepared soil.
• It is important not to deepen the neck of the root, but to plant it above ground level by 2 cm.
• The soil around the seedling is trampled and watered.
• Once the soil has absorbed water, the last stage of planting is to mulch the chernozem with peat and sand.

Growing magnolia from seeds

Planting seeds is best done in autumn., after harvest, as they are very poorly stored. The seeds are pre-processed. Their surface is very hard. For better germination, the side walls are sharpened with a file or emery paper. You can just pierce it with a needle.

Given that the surface of the seeds is oily, they must be washed in soapy water and rinsed in clean water. Seeds are planted in boxes, deepening them into the ground by 3 cm. The soil must contain a versatile substrate. Then, until spring, containers with seeds are lowered into the basement. In March, they are taken out and placed on the windowsill. So that the soil does not dry out, it is occasionally watered. In a year, the seedlings will grow by 50 cm and only after that they are planted in open ground.

Growing by cuttings and branches

Cuttings are cut at the end of Juneso that 3 leaves remain on top. From below, they are treated with a solution that stimulates the growth of the root system. Then they are planted in a mixture of sand and peat. The container is covered and placed in a warm place. The temperature in an enclosed space should be maintained at 19-22 degrees. After 8 weeks, roots begin to appear. Landing in open ground is carried out only after a year.

Magnolia can be grown by layering. Branches located near the ground are buried in the spring and in these places they put down roots. After a couple of years, they are separated from the mother bush, and the young plant begins to exist.

Magnolia care

Magnolia in care is not a very demanding plant, but requires a certain amount of attention:

• Until the culture has reached the age of three, it constantly needs watering. In this case, the measure should be observed, since the soil should be moist, but excess should not be allowed. This will have a bad effect on the root system. Irrigation water should be warm.
• The root system of the bush is located in the upper layers of black soil, so the soil can only be loosened with a pitchfork so as not to harm the plant. To deepen the root part, the near-trunk area is mulched.
• Within two years, magnolia does not need to be cared for in the form of fertilization. There are enough of them when planting. And at the age of three, black soil begins to deplete, and feeding becomes necessary. It is carried out in the first half of the growing season. In some cases, they use ready-made complexes that are sold in the store. However, it is really possible to prepare top dressing with your own hands. For this, ammonium nitrate - 20 g, urea - 15 g and 1 kg of mullein are dissolved in a bucket of water. Within a month, 1 bush requires 40 liters of such a solution. The main thing is to prevent an overdose, otherwise the leaves will begin to dry out and fall off.
• If the magnolia needs a transplant, it is important to remember that it does not tolerate it well. If the need arises, then you need to choose a site taking into account the slow growth of the plant. Before digging, the culture must be well watered. An earthy clod on the roots is left as much as possible.Transfer to a new planting site is carried out on a film or a piece of plywood. Transplanting and caring for magnolia is the same as for the initial planting. A pit is dug, drainage is laid on the bottom and a bush is inserted. Then it is sprinkled with black earth, which is prepared from humus, sand and peat. It is important to leave the neck of the root system on the surface. You should not trample the transplanted plant much.
• In the case of transplanting in the autumn, the place next to the trunk is well sprinkled in the form of a mound. This will protect the root part of the plant from frost. If the winter is expected to be cold, it is better to wrap the trunk with a cloth.
• Caring for magnolia in the form of pruning takes place in a special way. It is not required to form a bush. The only thing is, after the end of flowering, sanitization is carried out. Dried and broken branches are removed. If the crown is very thickened, then it needs to be thinned out. Cutting points should be treated with a special pitch. You cannot cut branches in the spring, since this period is characterized by intense sap flow.
• If the magnolia leaves are covered with yellow spots and the veins remain green, then there is a lot of lime in the soil. The root part does not develop well and may die. Coniferous soil or sour peat should be added to chernozem. Iron chelate can be used as a chemical.
• If the soil is oversaturated with fertilizers, the leaves around the perimeter begin to dry out. It is necessary to temporarily stop feeding the plant.
• Of the insects attacking magnolia, the damage is caused by aphids, spider mites or mealybugs. Plant care consists in spraying with acaricides.

Magnolia is a plant that can beautify any garden area. Caring for him is quite simple, but requires patiencebecause the culture develops slowly. However, if you adhere to the correct supervision of her, in a couple of years she will delight a long wait with her flowering.

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