Transplanting Magnolias

Question

There are ‘volunteer’ magnolia seedlings (2-3) feet tall growing under a larger magnolia. Any reason why they can’t be transplanted? I live in the Southeast.

Answer 1

There is no reason they cannot be transplanted. Because it is a magnolia, you may find that they are actually suckers. Even with these, as long as you make sure to dig up some roots when you take them out, they can be transplanted.