Q. We have a tulip tree that is at least 7 or 8 years old. How do you prune this tree, and when is the best time to do it? A. The tulip tree, aka saucer or Japanese magnolia, has various growth ...

A question for Dan Gill: I planted a D.D. Blanchard magnolia in 2016. I was told to wait until early spring of 2018 and then to prune vigorously to encourage ...

When you prune trees that have been planted for shade and beauty, such as maples, tulip trees or magnolias, your goals are to improve the strength or longevity of the tree, ...

When to prune magnolia. Magnolias typically flower from March through to August, however may not flower for that full span. One way to ensure magnolia are well looked after is to prune them each year.

A flowering favorite that grows in most regions of the country, magnolias can be stately trees or smaller and shrub-like plants. Most types are generally low-maintenance, but once in a while they ...

Now, experts have shared when to "delay" pruning magnolias and how to prune the tree. By Millie Bull , Deputy Editor, Spare Time 14:18, Thu, Aug 11, 2022 | UPDATED: 14:19, Thu, Aug 11, 2022 ...

Colorful tulip trees . ... suitable for most USDA Zones 5-9. Minimal pruning is required, ... Magnolia 'Black Tulip' can be found at East Bay Nursery in Berkeley and at Grand Lake Ace Garden ...

Q: I have a tulip magnolia that’s gotten too big. Can I cut it back to about five feet tall like I do with my crape myrtle?

Magnolia scale is one of the largest soft scales found in the U.S. and feeds on the sap of magnolias, particularly star magnolia, lily magnolia, cucumber tree magnolia, and saucer magnolia. Tuliptree ...

The saucer magnolia, ... "Black Tulip" (cultivar JURmag1) has globed-shaped flowers of deep port wine-red. ... Wait to prune your spring flowering woody trees and shrubs until after they flower.

Liz and John Rayner are having their garden landscaped. Most plants have been removed. (Eek! Really?) But they have a large 50-year-old magnolia, beautifully full of buds, alas too big for the new ...