Magnolia Susan

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(Magnolia Susan) - a hybrid of flowering plants from the genus Magnolia (Magnolia) of the family Magnoliaceae (Magnoliaceae). The hybrid was obtained from Magnolia liliiflora "Nigra" × Magnolia stellata "Rosea" in 1955-1956. At the US National Arboretum in Washington DC, botanist William F. Kosar and Dr. Francis de Vos. The variety went on sale in 1968. Included in the group ‘The Little Girl series’: ‘Ann’, ‘Betty’, ‘Jane’, ‘Judy’, ‘Pinkie’, ‘Randy’, ‘Ricki’. Plants in this series bloom 2-4 weeks later than (M. stellata) and (M. x soulangiana), which reduces the risk of flower damage from late spring frosts. The hybrid was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (AGM) Award in 1993.

It is a deciduous vertically growing shrub or small tree 2.5-4 (6) m in height and width. Grows slowly. The crown is pyramidal when young, becoming rounded and dense later. The roots are fleshy, sensitive, located deep and on the surface. The bark is grey, smooth. Lives up to 50 years.

Leaves obovate or elliptical, 6-10 (15) cm long and 3-5 cm wide, dark green. Leaves turn yellowish-bronze in autumn.

The flowers are goblet or shaped, fragrant, growing vertically. Petals 6 in number, reach 9.5-12 cm in length and 3.5-4.5 cm in width, part of the petals is bent inward, purple at the base on the outside, the tips are lighter, violet-red to gray-purple. It blooms during the blooming of the leaves, for a long time, from the end of April to June.

The fruits are cone-shaped combined leaflets. Fruits in September.

Frost resistance zone: 6a (-25°C).

Location: the best place for landing is a sunny place, covered from the north and east winds. Relatively shade-tolerant. Moisture-loving, easily tolerates waterlogging. Demanding on air humidity. Needs watering during dry periods. It is recommended to mulch the trunk circle with peat, peat compost or wood chips 8-12 cm thick.

The soil: prefers acidic or neutral soil.

Landing: soil mixture - leaf humus, peat, sand in a ratio of 3:2:2. At the bottom of the pit, it is necessary to put drainage from crushed stone or coarse sand 15-20 cm thick. Transplantation should be carried out with caution, since thick and fleshy roots can be damaged very easily. It is recommended to buy plants with a closed root system and plant them in an open area in the spring.

Care: young plants for the winter require shelter with spruce branches or non-woven material, the stems are wrapped with burlap.

Reproduction: propagated by seeds, grafting and cuttings. Seeds after collection must be immediately sown in the ground or stratified in a cool room in the sand. Before sowing, it is recommended to grind the seeds with sand to remove the fleshy shell and rinse in water. Sowing is carried out in March-April in pick boxes, which are placed in a room with a temperature of + 15 + 18 ° C. After the appearance of 3 leaves, the seedlings dive into the beds. When propagated by seed, it blooms for the first time at 15 years.

Pests: Common spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), Transparent mite (Hemitarsonemus latus), field slug (Deroceras agrestis and Limax maximus), flail snail nemoralis (Cepaea nemoralis), grape snail (Helix pomatia), greenhouse striped aphid (Aulacorthum circumflexum or Neomyzus circumflexum) , Peach aphid (Myzus persicae), Rose thrips (Thrips fuscipennis, Haliday), Garden cutworm (Mamestra oleracea), Ivy scale insect (Aspidiotus hederae), Seaside mealybug (Pseudococcus maritimus), Eastern May beetle (Melolontha hippocastani), Western May beetle (M. melolontha).

Diseases: Bacterial leaf spot (Pseudomonas syringae), Plant rot (Pythium ultimum, Fusarium spp., Rhizoctonia solani), powdery mildew(Erysiphe magnifica), Shoot death (Botrytis cinerea, Botryospheria sp.), Scab (Elsinoe magnoliae), Gray mold (Botrytis cinerea), Black fungus, (Cladosporium sp.)

Application: It is used in single landings on the lawn, as well as in group plantings to create alleys, in urban gardening. It can also be used to create tall informal hedges.

Charming magnolia hybrid Susan belongs to the group of late hybrids, the flowering of the plant begins in early May and lasts until June. Vibrant lavender-pink flowers appear on graceful branches before the leaves open.

The diameter of one flower can reach 12 cm, but it is worth buying Susan hybrid magnolia not only because of the beauty of the flowers, but also for the inexpressible fragrance that spreads around the tree in spring. The aroma of magnolia is so bright and strong that the tree is full of extraordinary charm.

Magnolia Susan: Growing Basics

You can order an amazing Susan magnolia in our store, but first you need to figure out what kind of care a spectacular tree will require:

1. Lighting - equally well grows in partial shade and in the sun.
2. Wind protection - seedlings should be planted away from windy places.
3. The soil is light, fertile, permeable. To maintain moisture, the soil is best mulched with bark. coniferous trees.

The frost resistance of the plant is high, without shelter, magnolia can endure maintenance at a temperature of -30C.

Magnolia Susan in a garden landscape

A slender tree looks great in the garden at any time of the year: in winter, branches of the tree create an exquisite pattern against the sky, in spring, bright numerous flowers give magnolia charm. They use culture to create group and single compositions, magnolias planted in long alleys look especially impressive. The tree is suitable for creating hedges.

Magnolia is an amazing plant that has survived even the era of dinosaurs. But even now, the culture continues to please the eye with its magnificent colors. Susan magnolia is popular all over the world for its incredibly beautiful blooms.

Magnolia Susan is a tree whose height reaches from 2.5 to 6.5 m. The shape of the tree is pyramidal, as it grows, it acquires rounded outlines. The foliage is a rich green hue, the leaves are large, thick and glossy.

Inflorescences grow upwards, blooming flowers are large, goblet-shaped. The diameter of the flower reaches about 15 cm. The inflorescence has six petals of a light pink hue. Blooming inflorescences are very fragrant. The flowering period begins in April and ends in June. The life expectancy of a tree is about 50 years. The variety was obtained by crossing lily-colored magnolia and stellate magnolia.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of the Magnolia Suzanne variety include:

• large and beautiful flowers;
• tree lifespan;
• fragrance of flowers;
• unpretentiousness in cultivation and care.

The disadvantages include the fact that you can grow magnolia only in the south. The tree belongs to heat-loving crops and does not survive the frosty winters that occur in most regions.

Growing a plant

Growing magnolia is a pleasure. If you provide the plant with favorable growth conditions, then you can enjoy beautiful and fragrant flowers for a long time.

What should be the soil?

Magnolia does not like calcareous soil, so you will have to add peat to the soil if the site has such a substrate. Also, the tree is not recommended to be planted on a sandy type of soil. Sandy loamy fertile soil or black soil is suitable for planting.

What should you pay attention to when landing?

It is recommended to plant a plant on protected from strong winds plots. It is best to plant a seedling in a sunny area, which will regularly receive a shadow during the day. Before planting, it is undesirable to waterlog the soil. It is not recommended to plant a seedling in the spring. You can take a chance, but sudden spring frosts can kill the plant.

The most favorable period for planting is October. At this time, the magnolia begins a hibernation period, and the seedling tolerates planting more easily. The winter hardiness of the variety is low, therefore, after planting, before the onset of cold weather, the seedling should be covered.

Landing technology

Planting Magnolia Susana:

• dig up the soil and mix it with wood ash;
• dig a hole to a depth of 70 cm;
• put the seedling in the hole and bury;
• compact the soil near the trunk.

At the end of planting, water the seedling abundantly with warm water. During planting, it is undesirable to deepen the root collar. It should be at least 2 cm above ground level. After watering, the seedling is mulched with peat.

Further care of the culture

Plant care is not difficult. The main thing is not to forget about watering the tree and applying mineral fertilizers and organics. It is also important to think about sheltering the tree before the onset of winter.

Proper watering

A feature of magnolia watering is that within 3 years after planting a seedling, it must be watered so that the soil is always wet and does not dry out. But at the same time, waterlogging of the soil should also not be allowed.

When the tree grows up, you can water it several times a month. The larger the tree, the more water it needs. For irrigation, take water heated in the sun.

Before watering, you can loosen the soil, but this must be done carefully. The root system of a tree grows in such a way that all the roots are closer to the soil surface. In order not to damage the roots, the soil is loosened with a pitchfork.

What to fertilize and feed

In the first two years after planting a seedling, fertilizers are not required for it (provided that enough top dressing was applied to the soil during planting). In the third year of growth, the substrate on which the tree grows is depleted, and fertilization is inevitable.

Suitable ready-made mineral complexes for flower shrubs. You can also make your own food. For its preparation, urea and saltpeter are diluted in water (in a ratio of 20:15 g). The resulting solution is poured over the soil next to the plant.

plant pruning

As a rule, formative pruning of magnolia bushes is not required. In autumn, after the tree has faded, flower stalks and dry branches are cut off. Places of cuts are smeared with garden pitch so that the plant does not get sick. For trimming, a sharpened sector is used so that there are no creases at the cut points.

Wintering

Magnolia belongs to heat-loving plants, and frosty winters are detrimental to a tree. Before the onset of cold weather, the lower part of the trunk is wrapped with a warm cloth. And the soil near the trunk is covered with spruce branches.

Diseases and pests

The most common insects on magnolia are aphids, spider mites, and worms. You can get rid of these insects on the plant by spraying with acaricides.

Another problem that has to be faced is rodents. If traces of mice appear on the bark, they are treated with a solution of "Fundazol". And when the soil freezes, it is mulched. So the mice will not be able to get to the roots and trunk.

Sometimes yellow spots may appear on the foliage - chlorosis. This problem arises due to the high lime content in the soil. To solve this problem, you need to add peat, soil from a coniferous forest to the soil, or water the earth with a special preparation that increases acidity.

Breeding methods

There are several ways to propagate Magnolia Susan:

• cuttings;
• seeds;
• layering.

If the plant is propagated by seed, then the material is planted immediately after harvest. Magnolia planting material is very poorly stored. The seed coat is very hard, so before planting, the side walls are cut off with sandpaper or simply pierced with a needle.

The surface of the planting material is covered with a thin oily layer, therefore, before planting, it is carefully washed off with warm water and soap. Then rinse in clean water.

Prepared seeds are planted in the ground to a depth of 3 cm. Magnolia boxes are removed to the basement. In March, they are taken out and placed on the windowsill, on the sunny side. For a year at home, the seedlings will grow by about 50 cm. Only after that, the seedlings are transplanted into open ground.

When grown by cuttings, cuttings are cut at the end of June, when the tree fades. They are cut so that 3 full-fledged leaves remain on top. The lower part of the cutting is placed in a solution that activates growth. After that, the branches are planted in a mixture of peat and soil.

Cover the boxes with cuttings and put in a warm place. The temperature at which roots appear on them is from +19 to + 21 degrees. After about 9 weeks, roots should appear. And in October, the cuttings are planted in the ground.

Another method of reproduction is layering. The lower branches in the spring are bent to the soil and buried. The thread needs to be secured with something. By autumn, layering will give roots. After a few years, they can be separated from the mother plant and transplanted.

Potential Growing Problems

Problems in Growing Magnolia Suzanne:

• Low acidity of the soil. Culture prefers to grow on the ground with high level acidity.
• With an excess nutrients in the soil, the foliage becomes covered with yellow spots and dries up. You can solve this problem by watering the plant abundantly once a week.
• It is not recommended to apply nitrogen in large quantities to the soil. This will increase the risk of freezing roots in winter.
• The soil must not be allowed to dry out. This can lead to the appearance of spider mites on the tree.

Growing magnolia is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations for care, and then the tree will delight with its fragrant flowers for many years, because magnolia has been growing for almost half a century.

Application in landscape design

Susan's hybrid magnolia variety is very popular in landscape design, especially often the variety is used to decorate embankments in seaside resorts. The tree looks great in an urban environment. When the magnolia enters its flowering period, it is impossible to look away from the tree.

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

The 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 produce the first flowers in April, and they fill the gardens and parks with their vanilla aroma.

Grow prefers in the southern regions, where a warm climate prevails. Magnolia flower, which is endowed with the brightest colors, does not allow you to tear off the eyes of all tourists.

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 starting to warm everything around.

Legends and myths

It was brought to Europe from mysterious China.

According to one of the Chinese legends, the beautiful flowers that bloom on the tree are young beauties who once lived in a 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, 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 Minsk Botanical Garden where the first garden of these beautiful trees was planted a couple of years ago.

What you need to 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 basically their height varies from 5 to 8 meters.

At least once, after seeing this, you will surely want a charmer to grow in your garden. It looks great both in a single landing and next to coniferous evergreen bushes.

How is flowering

After planting, if the 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 leaves appear on them, while others first release and bloom their chic buds, and only then do the leaves open on the branches.

But no matter which variety you choose, by 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 often turns out to be very strong, and if you inhale it for a long time, then a headache may soon appear.

Types of magnolias

There are many species, of which, by crossing one with another, an even greater number of varieties of unusual appearance and colors have appeared. Consider the main "basic" and hybrid varieties popular among lovers of horticultural exotics.

• magnolia star

Proper planting and care of the Magnolia stellata flower. After this variety begins to bloom, the entire territory surrounding it 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 coloring of autumn foliage.

• Siebold

This the species is considered the most frost-resistant, because he is able to withstand frosts reaching up to 36 degrees. The height of this shrub reaches only 4 meters, and its branches are covered with elongated leaves, among which snow-white flowers can be seen. 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 necessary, are cultivated even in the Urals and Siberia.

• Magnolia Kobus

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

• Lilyflower Magnolia liliiflora

This variety originates in China and is bred throughout Europe.

Considered a bicolor 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 lasts for several wonderful weeks, filled with an airy aroma spread by the inflorescences.

• Black Magnolia Nigra

Refers to the lily-colored species. The flowers are ruby-colored on the outside of the stone, but their inner part is white-lilac. Because of this combination of colors 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 star and lily-colored varieties. Susan is the most sought after species among exotic lovers.

Large 15 cm lily-shaped inflorescences at the base are rich pink-raspberry, and towards the tips they are lighter, as if luminous.

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

• Tulip Magnolia Sulange

Planting and care is similar. The shape of the flowers of this variety can be both goblet-shaped and tulip-shaped. The tulip-shaped 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, it continues to be decorated with decorative dark green obovate leaves.

• Magnolia Ash

Magnolia ashei. The leaves, which are 70 cm long and 30 cm wide, are painted green. Their lower part is silver-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 radiate a light citrus jasmine fragrance, have a circumference of about 20-30 cm.

• Hybrid cultivar Jenny

Magnolia soulangeana Genie. The result of crossing Nigra lily-colored and tulip-shaped Sulangi. Beauty landing and care in open field, for which you will not take much strength, produces unforgettable red ruby ​​petals. The tulip-like flowers begin to open in late April and the first days of May before the leaves appear. This the variety is one of the frost-resistant (among dark magnolias) and is able to withstand up to 30 degrees of frost. After the first wave of flowering, lasting about a few weeks, has ended, you can enjoy the second stage, which will begin in late summer.

• Ivolistnaya

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.

• Kuvenskaya

A hybrid of the willow-leaved variety and Kobus. It is decorated with 10 cm bell-shaped snow-white flowers, from which a delicate aroma emanates.

Flowering begins in May before leaves appear on the tree. A fast growing variety that can handle light frosts.

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

• pointed

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

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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 pattern, make sure that it will develop comfortably in your area.

• A sunny place is suitable for landing, where there are no north and east winds and drafts.
• It is also worth considering 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 that include Loebner, Kobus, star magnolia and some other varieties will do well in open areas.

But this cannot be said about capricious ornamental varieties such as Siebold, 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 kind of soil it prefers to grow in. She will be well-behaved in a subacid endowed organic fertilizers soil.

To prepare the mixture you will need:

1. 2 parts of sod 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 earth, 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 pay attention to when boarding

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

• The first thing you should pay 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 be easily damaged if you tamp the ground down 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, preference should be given to meter-long specimens, on the stems of which there are 1-2 buds.
• The root system must be closed, which will allow it not to dry out. Those roots that are stored in a container can be planted at any time of the year except winter.

When seedlings are planted

Planting magnolia in autumn is the most favorable time. The middle and 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 seedlings will take root. If you decide to plant in the spring, then this should be done in April. But at the same time, do not forget to take into account that even slight frosts will harm the future tree.

Proper watering

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

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

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

What to fertilize and feed

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

growing tree fertilizer

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

You can also make your own top dressing using 20 g of ammonium nitrate, 15 g of urea and 1 kg 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 prepared top dressing instead of the usual liquid for watering.

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

Magnolia care and cultivation: transplant

Magnolia prefers to grow all its 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 according to all criteria.

• Before you start digging a bush, be sure to thoroughly water the soil around it.
• It is also worth considering that the earthen clod that remains on the root system depends on how well the landing 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 landing.
• The first thing to do is dig a hole, lay drainage, sand, do not forget about fertile soil, 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 at this time of the year sap will begin to stand out from the cuts, which can lead to the death of the tree.

After waiting for the magnolia to fade, carry out 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 var for this.

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 frost-resistant. Spring frosts kill the buds, so future flowering will not occur at all.

Burlap is most suitable for shelter. It is necessary to wrap 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 magnolia for the winter, you can be sure that no frosts will be terrible for her if you follow the wintering rules.

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 shrubs.

• 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 acidic 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 this 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.

With the onset of cold weather, rodents that feed on roots and root collars can attack. 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 a 1% solution of Fundazol.

To avoid problems in the future, you need to cover the near-trunk circle only after the soil freezes.

Reproduction methods

There are three various ways to propagate magnolia.

seed propagation

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

• Seedlings are not stored, so magnolia from seeds is grown at home immediately after they are collected in the autumn.
• Be sure to damage the seed coat a little, as it is too dense.
• Once you complete this procedure, get rid of the oily layer by washing them in soapy water and rinsing in clean water. After everything necessary actions completed, start sowing.
• You will need seedling boxes filled with an all-purpose substrate, where 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 says that it should be dived after only a year. It is worth replanting in light soil, which contains peat. Remember the most favorable time for picking is autumn.

Layering 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 prepared hole and cover it with earth. In order for it to surely take root, it is necessary to pinch the layers.

A year later, roots should appear on them, which are a sign of readiness for layering, which means they can be separated from the main shoot and planted in a container where it will grow until the period is right to plant it in open ground.

cuttings

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

Why magnolia does not 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 begin.

• Growing from seed.

You can become the owner of a flowering plant only a few years after planting. The first flowering comes from which variety you chose. 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 acquired a tree grown from seeds. Such an instance will delight you with its flowers after 10 years.

• Improper care.

It 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 tie. Abundant watering is equally important for active growth and development. Dry autumn can cause insufficient moisture intake by 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. With its beauty, it adorns parks, alleys and other public recreation areas. But only its flowering begins very early, so only owners of the most beautiful shrubs can enjoy 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 develop well in slightly shaded areas. This is the reason that, next to the bushes, a green fern, and some evergreens covering the ground, can be quietly located. coniferous plants. 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.

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Surely, many people at least once had to stop in the spring in front of someone's yard or garden, involuntarily admiring an unusual picture - luxurious pink, white or purple flowers on a beautiful and delicate tree without leaves. This is a magnolia blossom. At first glance, it may seem that only experienced gardeners can grow such a miracle by investing a lot of money and putting in a lot of effort. Let's try to figure out if this is so by talking about how to grow a magnolia.

Magnolia (Magnolia)- deciduous or evergreen decorative tree and a shrub from 2 to 30 m high with beautiful large flowers up to 25 cm in diameter, which are located one at a time at the ends of the branches.

This is a very ancient plant. There is an opinion that it is the progenitor of modern flowering plants. This tree is popular in China, where there are many beliefs about it.

Did you know? Magnolia is valued not only for its beauty. Its leaves, flowers and fruits contain essential oils, which help with high blood pressure, rheumatism and digestive problems. They are also used in perfumery.

The tree came to Europe in the 17th century and it was here that it got its name - Magnolia - in honor of the director of one of the botanical gardens in France, Pierre Magnol. Since then, breeders have bred a huge range of species and varieties of magnolia. Today, about 80 species are cultivated, different in shape and size of the crown, color and shape of flowers.

Magnolia: choosing a landing site

Before you take care of growing magnolia in your garden and caring for it, you need to choose the right type, variety and place for planting. Since the main problem of the magnolia tree is poor frost tolerance, when choosing a plant species, you need to pay attention to how cold the winters in your area are, and which species is suitable for your climatic conditions. The most frost-resistant are Kobus and Lebner magnolias. Magnolia Sulange, Wilson, Ash tolerate the harsh winters relatively well.

When choosing a place for planting, it must be borne in mind that this plant does not tolerate drafts, so the site should, if possible, be covered from the wind from the north and east, for example, by taller trees.

Important! Do not plant magnolia under fruit trees, since falling fruits can damage the flowers and break the branches of the plant.

It is necessary to take care of sufficient illumination of the place so that the tree is not located in deep shade. Also, direct sunlight should not penetrate the plant. Exceptions may be for magnolias Lebner, Kobus and stellate, which can grow in open areas. Kobus is also resistant to exhaust gases and industrial emissions, which allows it to be planted near busy highways and in industrial areas.

Today, magnolia is often used in landscape gardening, so many recommendations have been written on how to grow a flower tree with your own hands, the main of which we share with you.

When to plant magnolia in the garden

The tree can be planted both in spring and autumn. Although experienced magnolia owners still recommend the latter option. This is due to the fact that before the autumn planting, the plant is at rest, and it is easier for him to endure the winter. And during the spring planting, the tree begins active growth, gives a large increase and often meets winter already with shoots, which by this time have not yet had time to become covered with wood and die off.

How to plant a magnolia

Magnolia is not very whimsical, but when planting and caring for it, you must follow some simple rules, which, first of all, relate to the composition of the soil, watering and feeding.

Soil composition

Magnolia seedlings are best purchased in well-established specialized stores. Usually there they are sold in containers. Such plants tolerate both spring and autumn planting, because they land with a clod of earth, to which they have already adapted. Gardeners with experience for planting recommend purchasing plants 1 m tall with a couple of flowers that have already blossomed. This way you will know for sure that your local climate is suitable for this type of magnolia.

The soil for planting should be light, well-drained and moderately moist. Neutral or slightly acidic soil, rich in organic matter, is perfect.

Important! Magnolias are contraindicated in calcareous and saline soil.

If the soil in your area is limed, then peat can be added to it, which will increase the acidity.

Optimal soil composition:

• deciduous or sod land - 1;
• peat - 2;
• sand - 0.5.

Magnolia Planting Scheme

A pit for planting should be prepared in advance, 3-5 times the size of the tree's root system. Drainage is poured at the bottom of the pit - 15 cm high. Then a layer of sand (10 cm), a layer of manure (15 cm), again a layer of sand (15 cm) and the prepared soil mixture are laid. After that, the seedling is placed in a hole and covered with earth, while making sure that the root neck is not buried. The maximum recommended depth is 2.5 cm. The earth should be lightly tamped and watered abundantly. The near-trunk area can be covered with coniferous bark, which will allow you to maintain the desired level of moisture.

Magnolia does not tolerate transplants, so it must be immediately planted in a permanent place. If you plan to plant several trees, then the distance between them should be at least 4-5 m.

Features of caring for magnolia

After proper fit Magnolia her well-being will depend on her care. There are no fundamental differences from caring for ordinary fruit trees in this case.

Watering the plant

You need to water only young plants, and in the dry season and adults. For the well-being of the tree, it needs watering once a week in the amount of 2-3 buckets of water. If the summer is too dry or magnolia grows in sandy soil, then the regularity and abundance of watering can be increased.

soil care

The roots of magnolias are superficial, so the earth in the root area must be loosened to a depth of 20 cm, and this should be done with caution, preferably without using either a shovel or a rake. Weeds are best pulled out by hand. After the tree reaches 3 years, the trunk circle can be mulched with organic materials (coniferous bark, peat, sawdust, manure). This will warm the soil and serve as an additional source of nutrients. After this procedure, the earth can no longer be loosened.

When and how to fertilize magnolia

It is necessary to feed and fertilize a tree no earlier than 2 years after planting it. In early spring, you can feed your beauty with a mixture of 1 kg of mullein, 15 g of urea, 25 g ammonium nitrate. In early autumn, fertilizing with nitroammophos (20 g / 10 l of water) is useful. Irrigation rate - 40 liters per tree.

You can use the fertilizer "Kemira-Universal" (1 tablespoon / 10 liters of water), as well as special fertilizers "For magnolia".

Important! If at the end of July the leaves on the magnolia began to dry, this means that there was an overdose of fertilizers. In this case, the plant is prescribed weekly abundant watering.

plant pruning

Since magnolias do not tolerate pruning, this procedure is necessary only for decorative purposes in the first years after planting to give the desired shape to the crown. It is contraindicated to get involved in this process, as this can provoke less active flowering. In the future, only sanitary pruning is recommended once a year, in which dry, bent, damaged branches are removed. If the crown is thickened, then it thins out. In order for the sections to heal quickly, they must be covered with garden pitch.

Magnolia: how to save a plant in winter

Mature trees tolerate temperatures down to -25-30°C in winter. Therefore, the question of how to preserve a mature magnolia in winter is no longer in front of its owner. But you need to worry about young plants. In the first 3 years, their lower part of the trunk and the root system (or even the entire tree) must be insulated with special agrofabric (lutrasil), burlap, straw or spruce branches. With age, the frost resistance of magnolias increases.

In subsequent years, the ground in the trunk circle in the fall should be mulched with sawdust, pine bark, and peat.

Magnolia Propagation Methods

Magnolias reproduce in three ways:

• seeds,
• layering and cuttings,
• vaccinations.

seeds

In nature, magnolias reproduce by seeds dispersed by birds. You can also try to sow a tree from seeds. This should be done in the fall, immediately after picking the berries. Or postpone until spring, but keep the seeds in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.

Pre-seeds must be filled with water for 3 days, and then cleaned from a dense oily shell (for example, by rubbing through a sieve). After cleaning, they should be washed in a mild soapy solution and rinsed in clean water several times. Sow in boxes 3 cm deep in universal soil. Remove the containers to the cellar until spring. In early March, they need to be moved to the windowsill before germination. Seedlings can be planted in a year. So you will have a magnolia grown by your own hands, by the time of the birth of which you will already know well how to care for it.