Name that plant
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Date Photo Taken
12 / 19 / 2018
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Season Photo Was Taken
Winter
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Region Photo Was Taken
Southeast
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State
Georgia
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Posted by
jchris
Notes:
Hi, I am pretty sure these are Jane Magnolias. They are large – too large in my opinion given the distance between the trees and my house. Is it possible to cut these down to say 5 feet – similar to how crepe myrtles are sometimes pruned – without damaging the Jane Magnolias? If it is okay to cut them down in that way, when’s the best time of year to cut/prune?
Comments
laura735 Master Identifier says:
You’re welcome!
December 21st, 2018 at 7:37am
jchris Leaf Lover says:
thank you
December 20th, 2018 at 9:18pm
laura735 Master Identifier says:
This link is for crepe myrtle, but still good advice for general landscaping with ornamental woody plants. https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/crape-myrtle-pruning/
December 20th, 2018 at 11:17am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
More video link for pruning ornamental tree. https://youtu.be/sxZqK6zLw4c
December 20th, 2018 at 10:25am
laura735 Master Identifier says:
According to sources, magnolia rarely need pruning. You can thin out the multiple trunks for a leaner shape. You want to preserve its natural shape and not to use the ‘top off’ method. The be best time to prune is right after flowering. Check out these links for when & how to prune magnolia. Best wishes! https://youtu.be/1LdwmufYtLA
December 20th, 2018 at 10:26am