What's the best way to propagate a Magnolia tree.

Does it still drop the cones with the red seeds? And in the spring when it has off shoots that are green new growth id cut a bunch of those and use a growth hormone in powder form from lowe S or garden center and place in a well drained bucket with at least 4 hours of sun but not too much. Your supposed to cut most of the leaves off so that the branch will then put all it's energy into growing roots where it was cut off from the mama tree. Also, honey works wonderfully as well as a root stimulator! I use it instead of the powder form. Honey is antimicrobial and is just fantastic! Dip the cut bottom into the honey and place the cut piece into the pot /bucket and water ever other day or when it's dry. Best of luck! I know this magnolia is special and I pray and hope it roots for you. Good luck!

I've rooted quite a few roses this way with phenomenal results! Some of the roses I rooted came from a florist in a bouquet as a gift for a recital! I liked the pretty yellow color so I just tried the honey and cut the leaves and cut the bud off and with 10 days it was rooting. It felt like forever but I was shocked and super happy! Keep us posted please!

I've never heard of rooting cut floral roses, nor using honey. I have to try this. Amazing what you can learn from each other on Hometalk justby reading others' questions when you don't know the answer to their questions & you've never even thought about their subject.

If it were that important to me, I would speak to a professional gardener/landscaper about the possibility of grafting the magnolia tree onto a small but healthy tree. I think of grafting as preserving the old while still creating a future. Also, you might want to write in the buyers contract that "if necessary" you may return for a cutting or a sapling for the next five years. Unusual, yes, but I think it could be done.

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Thank you, Great ideas to try.

look for seedlings coming up in the woods/areas around the tree -- I have dozens from the 40 year old tree in my front yard; most get mowed down -- I've let a few grow to maturity --

Thank you. Magnolias don't grown in our woods. We are in Washington state. They are not native to our region.

Hi there, so sorry for the loss of your Mom This article will show you various ways of propagating your Magnolia tree so you can take it with you - https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/propagating-magnolia-trees.htm