Magnolia grafting time and method

1. Grafting time

The best time to graft magnolia is spring, which is roughly from mid-March to early April. The climate at this time is just beginning to sprout leaf buds and the survival rate is relatively high. Note: try not to do it in rainy weather. If the environment is too humid, it will easily breed bacteria and the wound will be easily infected.

2. Grafting method

1. Select branches with better growth conditions as scion and cut off the leaves on them. The rootstock can be a purple magnolia with a rhizome of about 2 cm.

2. When grafting, clean the soil at the root of the rootstock, make an oblique cut on it, and then cut vertically downwards. The length can be controlled at about 2-3cm. The incision at the lower end of the scion should be cut at 45°, and then cut from top to bottom.

3. After cutting both, insert the scion into the rootstock to connect the two, and then tie them up with a plastic bag. After covering it with fine soil, the wound will almost heal in less than a month.