How hardy are Magnolia Trees?
Plant Care for Saucer Magnolias: You can fight saucer magnolia’s tendency to produce multiple stems through pruning so as to favor one, dominant trunk. Such drastic pruning may be done while the tree is still young. You may also shape the crown in later years by pruning lightly after the flowering period. Sun and Soil Requirements for Saucer Magnolias: Grow these magnolia trees in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Soil pH should be 4.5 to 7.0. Uses for Saucer Magnolia Trees in Landscape Design: Saucer magnolia trees make fine specimen plants, but they do not perform well in urban environments. Magnolia Trees: Varieties, Frost Damage Prevention: Other varieties of magnolia trees besides “Saucer” magnolia trees include the “Star” (M. stellata), “Sweet Bay” ( M. virginiana) and “Southern” (M. grandiflora). There are considerable differences between the varieties, not the least of which is seen in the range of sizes. Saucer magnolia’s tendency to loose blooms to earl
