How to Plant a Leonard Messel Magnolia Tree
The Leonard Messel magnolia is the results of crossing the “Magnolia kobus” and “stellata” together. The Leonard Messel magnolia has lovely blooms that set on from early spring to mid-spring and they vary from different shades of pink. The bloom color depends on the season’s temperatures. The flowers also have a row of inner petals that are white. This is a wonderful magnolia tree that grows from 15 to 30 feet tall. and the width is also 15 to 30 feet. The Leonard Messel magnolia tree is hardy from USDA zones 5 to 8. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a place that is part shade to full sun. Dig a hole that is twice the diameter of the container of your magnolia tree. Keep the depth the same as the pot , but loosen the soil at the bottom of your hole with a spade or shovel. This will help the roots to grow deeper. If you have poor soil, dig the hole three times the diameter of the container. Mix equal amounts of compost and soil together.
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Fill the hole with water and allow it to drain away. This will make sure that the area around the hole and below will be watered.
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Lay the tree on its side and remove the container. You may have to use a knife to cut the container away if the the rootball will not come out easily. Look at the rootball and if the roots are visible, tease them free.
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Place the Leonard Messel magnolia shrub into the hole. Fill the hole with the removed soil or amended soil, tamping the soil down to remove the air pockets.
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Water the plant well. Keep the magnolia tree well-watered for the first month or two, but not soggy wet. Slowly cut back on the watering. This will help the roots to grow deep into the soil.
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Add a 3-inch layer of mulch around the tree. This will help keep the soil moist and keep the weeds under control. Fertilize with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer in the spring.
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