The very best strategy for adding a magnolia tree into the garden starts before planting. You’ll need to select a site that will accommodate the tree’s full, mature size. Many of us have trouble believing that the small, young tree will grow to 30 or 50 feet (9-15 m) tall. That can result in a large tree growing in a too-small spot. Are you one of the gardeners exclaiming that “my magnolia tree is too big!” If so, pruners are your best bet. Read on for tips on how to prune a large magnolia tree. Trimming a Large Magnolia Tree There are many different species of magnolia trees, but they fall into one of two types: deciduous or evergreen. Deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter, while evergreen have slightly thicker leaves that they hold onto all year long. The best time to prune a deciduous magnolia is late summer, […]
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