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- Q.Growing Southern Magnolia Trees From Seed Pod Inside The Flower? - I read that Magnolias produce red seeds which can be used to grow more trees. Does that only apply to ...
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- Q.Magnolia Shrub With White Growths - I have a magnolia bush that is about 15 years old that has recently formed white growths on a lot ...
- Q.Removing Magnolia Tree Infested With Scale. How Do I Treat Hydrangea And Ferns Underneath And Mulch Covered In Honeydew? Are There - any worries in planting a new tree in the area? I read, and feel more information is needed. Do I ...
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Patricia smith on
July 1, 2019
Wichita, ks 67211 (zone 6B?)Q.Growing southern magnolia trees from seed pod inside the flower?
I read that Magnolias produce red seeds which can be used to grow more trees. Does that only apply to certain type of magnolia or does it apply to cutting open the seed pod within the southern magnolia flower & finding the red seeds inside the flowers pod?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 1, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They will be readily visible when they are ripe. You won't have to cut the pod open, as they fall out of the pores on the outside, and are clearly visible before doing so.
All Magnolias share similar reproductive organs, so you can expect this with any cultivar.
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- Asked by
Larry Bloom on
July 4, 2019
61822Q.How To Save My Magnolia
I planted a Magnolia Ricki about a year ago and this year it bloomed partially. I didn't think anything about it and as time went on I noticed this white stuff on it. I looked it up and found it was called Scale and I needed to spray it with Neem oil. So I did and there's leaves dying off and the scale keep growing. Am I going to be able to save the bush or is it just going to die? The scale keep spreading more and branches keep dying. This was a expensive item to let die off. The place I bought it from just told me to use fertilizer spikes and water it. I told them the scale kept spreading but nothing.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2019A.You may need to treat more aggressively.
These links will help you!
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/check_magnolias_for_magnolia_scale_nowhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Mvmcdowell on
July 16, 2019
Crest Hill, IL, 69493Q.Magnolia shrub with white growths
I have a magnolia bush that is about 15 years old that has recently formed white growths on a lot of the limbs. Some of the leaves are starting to wither and die. The bush is attracting large numbers of flies and is not well. Does anyone know what this is and if I can save the shrub? My email address is mcmcdowell@sbcglobal. Net and I would appreciate any assistance you could give me! Thank you!!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 17, 2019
Certified ExpertA.That is one of many wood rotting fungi. They may or may not fruit, but it will be hard to pin exactly what it is at this time.
It will likely result in the death of the tree. An Arborist will be able to offer assistance with removing the tree, and treating the area.
This link will help you to find your closest extension service: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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Anonymous on
July 18, 2019Q.Removing magnolia tree infested with scale. How do I treat hydrangea and ferns underneath and mulch covered in honeydew? Are there
any worries in planting a new tree in the area? I read, and feel more information is needed. Do I have to worry about nearby trees, birch and maple and jewel crab? Hydrangea? In the process of removing infested tree. Plants underneath are covered in honewdew. Will hose off, but any other precautions?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2019A.This might be a difficult problem to treat. I would coat all plants that are not yet infected with neem oil so that they will remain pest free. As far as dealing with the Magnolia... Winter may kill most of them, and you can start fresh by using rosemary oil in water to water with. The tree will take this up and scale bugs will find the tree toxic to consume. If the infection does not subside this winter, then cutting the tree down may be the best option.
The sap is from the insect damage and can be washed off. All trees should be sprayed with neem oil to protect them from future infestation. I would also apply the rosemary water to these as well.
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Anonymous on
July 19, 2019Q.White chalky mold at pruning sites
I Have a magnolia tree with white chalky spots about 3/8 in diameter at the pruning sites and when disturbed produces small black ants.This summer has been hot and humid.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2019A.This sounds like you may have a Scale infestation.
Treat with Neem Oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
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Shans0829 on
July 20, 2019
29063Q.So I have a cucumber magnolia in my yard. It has done well for the last ten years I have lived here but all of a sudden I realized
the entire tree is brown and dead. But there are some new green sprouting off the trunk. Is it dead? Or can I trim it, and if so where do I trim? All the branches have dead leaves. Only the trunk has green.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 22, 2019A.This tree is relatively free of disease and pests, though Scale pests have been known to attack.
Your yard seems quite shady and this tree thrives best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade, 4-6 hours of sunlight.
The link below is an overview of the care needed.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/cucumber-magnolia.htm
Sudden death of a tree sometimes can't be explained. It's doubtful the small green still growing from the truck would sustain this size tree.
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Donna Lynn on
July 21, 2019
Zone 7aQ.What kind of Magnolia is this?
So my boyfriend is bringing me some seeds from his moms magnolia but I have never seen yellow seeds before! He says it has leaves like our little gem, green on top & brown underneath but it's much bigger then the little gem is. His mom lives in FL if that helps.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 22, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It will be very hard to say which type it is by the fruit alone.
It looks like it was just plucked before it is ready. All Magnolia have red seeds in their cones.
Once you do fine a ripe seed, you can germinate it somewhat easily, though.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/propagating-magnolia-seeds.htm
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Donna Lynn on
July 22, 2019A.That was one he found on the ground so maybe it fell too soon. I've only see the red fruit so I thought this may be from a magnolia I haven't seen before. Thx :)
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