Magnolia Evergreen

Discussion in 'Magnoliaceae' started by VictorWierzbicki, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. VictorWierzbicki

    VictorWierzbicki Member

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    I have a problem: A couple of years ago I have planted an 8 feet tall evergreen Magnolia in a 2 foot bed of rather "mulchy" soil over a rusty gravelly ground. The growth is extremely slow, the leaves were infected with all sorts of insects and fungus which I got rid of eventually. I fed the tree with chelate of Iron and am feeding it moderately with 686 fertiliser. Finally the leaves are growing but most of them turn yellowish and weak. I seek advice to improve performance.

    Victor
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Deep, fertile soil for these. Native to southeast US coastal plain.
     
  3. kalmia

    kalmia Active Member

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    Do M. grandiflora roots really go very deep?
     

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