Is a Japanese magnolia the same as a saucer magnolia?
(01/31/20) Japanese magnolias are in bloom everywhere right now, possibly signifying an early spring. It’s one of the most strikingly beautiful blooming trees this time of year. Also known as saucer magnolia, it is a small, deciduous shrub (botanically speaking) but grows tall.
Do Japanese magnolias lose their leaves in the winter?
The Japanese magnolia, or saucer magnolia, opens its fat, furry flower buds in February or March before the foliage emerges. Unlike the native Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora, it is deciduous and drops its leaves in winter. The flowers blooming on leafless branches are particularly noticeable.
How fast do Japanese magnolias grow?
Its growth rate is moderately fast but slows down considerably as the tree reaches about 20-years of age. The bark of a saucer magnolia is thin, smooth, grey, and can be easily damaged from mechanical impact.
How long does it take for a Japanese magnolia to bloom?
It can take from 7 to 15 days for Japanese magnolia stems to bloom once in your house. They flower sooner the warmer your winter was and the closer you cut them to standard bloom time.
Do Japanese magnolias like full sun?
It’s important to plant Japanese magnolias in a well-drained, sunny to partly sunny location. Make sure you do not plant it too close to the house. It will need room to spread about 10 or 15 feet.
Why is my Japanese magnolia not flowering?
If you notice magnolia blooms not opening, check to make sure your trees get enough, but not too much, feeding. Magnolia buds set in the fall to open in the spring. During their wait, a lot of weather happens that can result in your magnolia blooms not opening.
How do you take care of Japanese magnolias?
Care:
- Sun/Shade: Prefers part sun (3-6 hours of sun) to full sun (6+ hours of sun) per day.
- Water: Water deeply and regularly upon initial planting.
- Soil: Well-drained soil with an acidic pH of 6-6.5 will allow the tree to flourish.
How many times a year does a Japanese magnolia bloom?
Magnolia trees can bloom twice a year, but it is not common. If they do bloom twice a year, the first bloom is usually in early spring, and the second is in late summer. Variety and health have the most significant impact on how often magnolia trees bloom.
Do you prune a Japanese magnolia?
Japanese magnolias heal slowly from pruning cuts. To protect yours from wound-infesting diseases and pests, prune only to shape it and remove dead or crossing branches, or to encourage a tree form by removing its lower branches.
Can you keep a magnolia tree small?
Magnolia stellata is one of the best for really small gardens. As the name suggests, it has star-shaped flowers, formed of strap-shaped petals. Plants are bushy and will grow slowly up to about 3m (10ft) tall.
Is there a dwarf magnolia?
Dwarf Southern Magnolia is a smaller growing form that grows slowly to 20 to 25 ft. tall and 10 to 15 ft. wide. In the landscape try using Dwarf Southern Magnolia as a captivating espalier against a wall or fence.