Can you raise the soil level under a magnolia tree enough to plant Asian Jamaine?
Soil should never be increased more that 2 inches under trees and added soil needs to be more porous than the existing soil. 42. Q: Will ivy growing on trunk of tree damage it? A: Ivy should be trimmed to keep it out of tree branches. Avoid watering tree trunk which could cause rot. 43. Q: Leaves of magnolia tree are mottled, turning brown and dropping. A: Magnolias naturally shed last years leaves and replace with new leaves. 43. Q: The bark on a pecan tree has vertical piece loose due to growth or rain. How should wound be fixed? 44. Q: Will a bald cypress tree continue to put out “knees”? If the knees are cut out, will it damage the tree? A: Any wounds harm trees and makes places for decay to start. “knees” are usually associated with overwatering. Back way off on the water and they will not return. 45. Q: Does a Texas Mountain Laurel and a Muscal bean tree grow here? A: Both are the same tree. They can be grown here but do freeze back in hard winters. They like well drained soil. T
