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The Formosan magnolia tree ( Magnolia x soulangiana ) is a deciduous , flowering tree . A hybrid of Magnolia heptapeta and Magnolia quinquepeta , the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is worthy for its huge , plate - shaped flowers . Also called the Nipponese or dish magnolia , this natural spring - blooming tree can strive a tiptop and width of 25 feet , fit in to North Carolina State University . Care of these adaptable , easy - to - get Tree does not go beyond basic ethnical practice , making them a terrifying alternative for begin rest home gardeners who want a beautiful specimen or shade tree .
Step 1
set your tree where it will get at least six hour of sunlight per day . The more sunlight , the estimable the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree will grow . Chinese magnolia trees will suffer partial spook , but grow middling " leggy " or spread - out , accord to the University of Florida .
Step 2
Water enough so that the grime is continually moist , but never soggy . This tree is adaptable to a wide range of grime condition , except for very wet soil . stand piddle will speedily rot the magnolia ’s root .
Step 3
Mulch your Chinese magnolia tree in the outpouring with constitutive mulch . pass a 2- to 4 - inch layer of the mulch out to the edges of the tree ’s canopy . These trees thrive in rich , loamy ground , and the mulch will help the soil retain wet and prevent weed growth , in addition to adding nutrient .
Step 4
Prune the lower branches of the tree if you demand access for pedestrian . This Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree spreads and has long , drooping branches that can duck to the priming . The skillful time to do this is when flowering is done . If you like the sag outgrowth , remove only the branches that are damaged .
Step 5
Monitor the tree for worm problems . While the tree is unremarkably free of serious insect cuss and fungous diseases , according to the University of Florida , it can occasionally suffer from magnolia scale . Apply an insecticidal oil in late winter to kill the overwintering scale , which hang to the twigs of the tree .
Tip
Chinese magnolia Tree develop best in United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) plant hardiness zones 5 through 9A , according to the University of Florida .
Warning
Be careful when using garden tools around this Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree . The silvern - hoary bark is quite fragile and slow to heal from wounds .
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