I want to plant a row of magnolia trees at the top of a hill in my back yard. Can I plant now, and is there a variety that doesn't grow very tall? Any other things to consider before planting?
Nikki, the best time to plant large trees is in the fall to winter. If it is a smaller containerized plant you can plan now, just knowing that you will need to pay close attention to the watering throughout the summer and into fall even. So you need to treat it like caring for a family pet if you leave town for a vacation and have someone care for it while you are gone. (Even for a long weekend if we are up in the 100 degree range)
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The Little Gem Magnolia only gets about 25-30 ft tall which is much smaller than the Southern Magnolias. There is one that stays even smaller, the Teddy Bear, supposedly around 12-15 ft, but I am less familiar with that one. The 'Alta' is also a smaller growing Magnolia growing around 30 ft tall and around 10 ft wide.
Nikki, Four Season Nursery has good advice but if you have a source for container grown material, go for it now! Just be sure to water if it doesn't rain, I would suggest about once a week thoroughly, long and slow. Do this through the summer and into the fall.
Thanks! I forgot to mention that I also planted an Alexander "Saucer" Magnolia in my backyard about a week ago. A lot of the leaves were suffering from powdery mildew. I hate to admit it but, I not only treated it but pluck the infected leaves off and disposed of them.
The Little Gem Magnolia only gets about 25-30 ft tall which is much smaller than the Southern Magnolias. There is one that stays even smaller, the Teddy Bear, supposedly around 12-15 ft, but I am less familiar with that one. The 'Alta' is also a smaller growing Magnolia growing around 30 ft tall and around 10 ft wide.
I would recommend watering once a week, long and slow drenching with the hose.
should do fine.