We Live In Zone 7B And Have 2 Southern Magnolia Trees Northeast Side Of House One Tree Is Almost 30 Feet Tall And Getting Taller

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 01/12/2022 @ 10:18 am

Unfortunately, these trees cannot be pruned as they mature. All pruning must be done very early on to shape the tree. They do not recover from pruning into maturity.

Here is an article that will explain a little more:

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This article will help you with the care of your tree:

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