How to Transplant a Japanese Magnolia
Japanese magnolias (Magnolia soulangiana) can grow to be full-grown trees or remain large shrubs with pruning. Like other magnolia varieties, Japanese magnolias produce large, tulip-like flower blooms in the early spring that can be white, pink or deep purple. You can transplant Japanese magnolias to almost any area of the yard since they are versatile trees that thrive in a wide variety of conditions. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Insert a shovel into the ground 1 to 2 feet away from the base of the Japanese magnolia and lean back on it to loosen the soil. Continue digging in this manner until you loosen the soil all the way around the perimeter of the tree.
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Grasp the base of the trunk and pull it gently out of the ground. Place the tree roots in a wheelbarrow to help the move if it is larger than a seedling.
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Look for a new planting location that has full sun to partial shade and soil that is dark and fertile. The Japanese magnolia will also grow in slightly sandy or clay soils. In addition, choose a location near a fence, wall or building to provide protection from wind.
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Dig a hole in the new location that is the same depth as the roots of the Japanese magnolia. Make the hole three to five times as wide as the width of the root ball.
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Insert the tree's roots into the hole, making sure that it sits at the same depth at which it was previously planted. Fill in the hole with the removed dirt and press down on the top of the soil to firm it.
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Pour topsoil around the base of the tree to form a 4-inch high circle. Pour water into the center of the circle until it reaches the top and allow the water to soak into the soil under the Japanese magnolia.
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Tips & Warnings
After one year of growth, remove the soil circle by raking it level into the surrounding area.
References
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