Trimming a Magnolia

Magnolias planted in damp, well-drained soil grow straight from a central trunk and flower beautifully in the spring. Little pruning is necessary to keep magnolias healthy and attractive, but you must trim any branches that compete with the central trunk if you want your magnolia to have space near the ground. Removing whole branches instead of flowers alone encourages proper energy distribution and provides you with attractive home decorations.

Gardening shears

Instructions

- 1
  Cut any branches competing with the central trunk if your magnolia is young and you want a plant with free space near the ground instead of a bushy appearance. Use gardening shears to snip off the competing branches. Begin regular trimming of magnolia branches after the spring flowering but before midsummer to avoid interfering with next year's blossoming. Choose branches that stick out farthest from the tree.
- 2
  Use gardening shears to cut slightly below the bud of the flower to remove it.
- 3
  Examine your pruned magnolias for water sprouts, which are thin sprouts with a strong vertical growth path. Cut off all water sprouts to preserve the magnolia's appearance.

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