What's your question? Ask

Hyacinth Plant

Q.magnolia tree

Zone waseca, mn zone 4/5 | donna2katz added on April 23, 2016 | Answered

My magnolia tree is blossoming beautifully now, but frost is predicted. Will it destroy the blossoms? We live in zone 4/5 and the tree is probably 10 years old, so apparently is hardy here. Or can we pick the blossoms and bring them in the house?

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
Downtoearthdigs
Answered on April 24, 2016

If the frost is a big dip in temperature or lasts for several hours your blossoms and buds can be damaged or killed.
I garden in zone 4 and this is the first year in nearly 5 that late frosts have not damaged the buds and blossoms of my Star Magnolia, so I understand your frustration.

Blossoms from the tree would only last a few hours off of the tree.
You can cut branches and enjoy for a few days, but remember that you are pruning your tree in doing this and it may be best to just leave them on the tree.

You can cover the tree if it is not too large.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/caring-for-star-magnolia-trees.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Hyacinth Plant
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK