The best time to plant Magnolia grandiflora

Magnolia grandiflora is a plant of the genus Magnolia in the family Magnoliaceae . It is also known as foreign magnolia and lotus magnolia. When choosing the planting season for Magnolia grandiflora, it is necessary to select according to local climate and soil conditions. Below, the editor will introduce the best time to plant Magnolia grandiflora. Let’s take a look.

1. The best time to plant Magnolia grandiflora

1. Planting in spring

The planting time in spring is generally between mid-March and early April. At this time, the temperature gradually warms up and the soil temperature also begins to rise, providing good environmental conditions for the growth of Magnolia grandiflora. Spring is the season when all things come back to life. Planting Magnolia grandiflora at this time can help it quickly adapt to the new environment, its roots can grow easily, and its survival rate is relatively high.

2. Planting in autumn

The planting time in autumn is generally between September and November, especially when Magnolia grandiflora enters its dormant period, this period is more suitable. The cool temperatures in autumn are conducive to plant recovery and rooting. At this time, the metabolism of Magnolia grandiflora slows down, its ability to adapt to the environment increases, and it is easy to resume growth after transplanting. In addition, the soil temperature in autumn is suitable, and it is not easy to encounter adversity after planting, such as high temperature drought or low temperature frost damage.

2. Magnolia grandiflora planting method

1. Soil selection

Magnolia grandiflora prefers dry, fertile, moist and well-drained slightly acidic or neutral soil. Before planting, the soil should be improved and organic fertilizers should be mixed in to improve soil fertility and drainage performance.

2. Dig a cultivation pit

The size of the cultivation pit should be determined according to the root system of the Magnolia grandiflora and the size of the container. Generally, the diameter is about 1.5 to 2 times the size of the Magnolia grandiflora container, and the depth is about 1.5 times the size of the container. Place a layer of sand or gravel on the bottom of the pit to increase drainage.

3. Remove the seedlings

Dig the magnolia out of the container or original habitat, and pay attention to protecting the roots to avoid damage. The size of the soil ball is the key to the success of transplanting. Generally, the diameter of the soil ball is 8 to 10 times the tree's breast diameter. It can be appropriately increased under special circumstances.

4. Pruning

Carry out necessary pruning before planting and remove excess branches and leaves to reduce transpiration and increase survival rate. When pruning, inner branches, overlapping branches, and diseased and insect-infested branches should be removed, and leaves should be removed only 1/3 of the leaves on the branches.

5. Planting

Place the magnolia in the planting pit, make sure the roots are stretched out, then fill it with soil and pat it down gently so that the roots are in close contact with the soil. After planting, water should be poured thoroughly immediately to ensure that the roots are established.

The above is the best time to plant Magnolia grandiflora. When planting Magnolia grandiflora, you should choose a sunny and windless day to avoid rainy or high temperature weather to reduce the plant's water evaporation and stress response.