Question: What's the Best Time for Pruning Magnolia Trees
I have a lovely magnolia tree that I planted about 8 years ago. Sometimes it blooms twice a year. It’s getting very wide and tall now and I’d like to know if and how I can trim it back into a more compact size. People have said that magnolia trees shouldn’t be pruned back; is this true?
Answer:
Pruning really is not widely considered part of magnolia tree care. For one thing, magnolia trees don’t heal as well as most from pruning cuts and, for another, you generally spoil a magnolia’s looks by pruning it. But if you still decide to prune, do so after flowering, so you can at least enjoy that year’s blooms.
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