How to prune magnolia

1. How to trim

Before planting, old, injured, poorly growing and weak branches should be pruned away. When digging seedlings, you need to trim the root system and remove old and diseased roots. After the magnolia is planted, it needs to be pruned more vigorously. Usually, 5 to 6 main branches are left on each plant, and 7 to 8 short buds are left on each branch. Pruning should also be done before wintering to cut off dense and redundant branches. Magnolia is in a hibernation period in winter, and pruning at this time can cause less damage to the magnolia tree.

2. Precautions

When pruning magnolia trees, in order to prevent diseases and pests from harming the magnolia, Bordeaux liquid should be applied to the cuts to prevent pathogens from invading and ensure the healthy growth of the plants.