10/5/2019 How can I get my Magnolia Tree to Bloom?![]() Magnolias are a desired tree among many gardeners. They are simple to maintain, needing just a good start in most cases to thrive into a self-sustaining, healthy tree. Though, magnolias have been known in some cases to have a hard time flowering. There are many things to consider when you want your magnolia tree to bloom. If your tree isn’t growing, there are reasons you can explore that may help the tree start to grow once again. If your magnolia tree hasn’t ever bloomed, you may be in for a long wait. Magnolia trees are grown from seeds that could take up to 20 years to bloom. It will probably be close to three years after planting before the roots are set enough for the tree to flourish. Verify Your Variety Flowers are a fragment of the reproductive cycle of plants. Based on the variety and type of plant, flowers come forth at various times of the year according to the climate. Magnolia trees early-blooming happens in late February or March. As such, it can be vulnerable to harmful late frosts that can disturb flower blooming. Test the Soil Nitrogen-rich soil assists magnolia trees in producing beautiful vegetation but could constrain the number of blooms the tree makes. You can call your local tree care and stump removal service business to test the soil and decide whether you have too much nitrogen. You may need a more significant amount of phosphorus or other nutrients that will invigorate the roots and help the magnolia tree to develop more flowers. Feed the roots by creating some deep holes near the drip line of the tree. Put the holes at least six inches apart. You can make the holes with a crowbar, and they have to be big enough to add the nutrients. Add phosphate to the holes. You also can use the holes to put in any other micronutrients that are suggested based on the outcome of your soil test. Eliminate any barriers that could block the magnolia tree’s sun. Magnolias require at least six hours of full sun every day to get to their full potential. Contact Rochester Stump removal if you have any questions about the health of your trees. Comments are closed.
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