![]() ![]() Using pruning loppers or a saw, cut off the dead branches just above the node. Pruning helps improve their appearance by increasing the airflow and reducing limb weight. To manage this, you can prune annually around midsummer to late summer when your tree finishes flowering. These trees produce dense foliage that can become very heavy. ![]() How Do You Prune Your Teddy Bear Magnolia? If you prefer to grow them in planters, you can place them along your driveway or patio where they can get partial or complete sunlight. Depending on the landscape you want to create, and how thick you need them to be, you can plan how to space the trees out.įor example, you can plant them in rows 8 to 20 feet apart. Teddy Bear Magnolias have very dense foliage. It’s critical to make sure you don’t overwater the tree because it might die in standing water. However, if you are in areas with hot climates or during summer, you need to water it frequently to prevent the tree from drying up. As it grows, its water needs are moderate because its drought resistant. Initially, after planting, water the tree regularly. If the conditions are right, Teddy Bear Magnolias can survive up to 70 years or more. The dense evergreen foliage provides a perfect shade for your home or patio and makes your garden elegant. However, if you live in a colder microclimate during the winter season, apply a thick mulch to the root system to protect your tree.īecause of its size, you get to enjoy the beauty of the tree even if you have a small garden. If you have a partial shade or area exposed to the full sun, your tree will survive and grow well. In addition, the tree feeds on tree and shrub food. The tree thrives well in soils with high organic content. When planting your tree, add plenty of rich organic material. Besides, it’s also tolerant to road salts and can thrive in coastal soils. Once it gets established, it becomes drought-resistant and can survive most weather seasons. The tree also grows better in evenly moist, well-drained soil. It doesn’t necessarily require any soil type but thrives well in acidic soils. Teddy Bear Magnolia can grow on any soil type. However, it’s a very adaptable species that needs little care as long as the conditions are right. Growing this tree requires a small space due to its size. Planting and Growing the Teddy Bear Magnolia It also grows fruits appearing as red pods that get displayed around early to late fall. The tree is a fast-growing variety and will begin flowering one or two years after planting. The well-perfumed flowers grow up to 8 inches wide and will populate your tree all summer. This beautiful accent tree bears fragrant white cup-shaped flowers.įirst appearing in early summer around May, the flowers bloom until October. Getting this tree for your garden comes with extra beauty. ![]()
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