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Question about my Magnolia plant.

I've been given a magnolia as a present and know very little about them. I planted it in the garden earlier this year, its flowered, looking healthy enough but its just started forming what I assume is new leaves. It's only in about 6/7 places on the tips of the plant and look like bananas do on a tree, lots of small 'fingers' overlapping each other. Are these new leaves? and do I need to do anything? for example does it need feeding? more water?

No idea what sort of magnolia it is.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

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Aug 02, 2011

Magnolia Question
by: Kimberly

Hi, Kimberly here from landscape solutions for you. Thank you for asking the question on your Magnolia tree you planted. It sounds like you have done a good job with planting the tree. Flowers have emerged. The new growth you see is most likely new leaves. The new leaves form like you described. This is normal after a Magnolia has bloomed.

There are different varieties of Magnolia. I put up the page on Magnolia today on the blog. I will also give you the link below that may help you with knowing more about the Magnolia.

In the page you can see a bud and how it looks. I do think what you are seeing is new leaves.

Magnolia needs space no matter what type of variety you have. Also, don't panic if you see leaves dropping peridically. This is normal on a Magnolia. They will turn brown when they fall to the ground.

I hope this helps you and thanks again for asking the question. Feel free to ask anytime and have a great day.
Kimberly

http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.com/Magnolia.html

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