Trimming an Oleander and a non blooming magnolia tree.

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Trimming an Oleander and a non blooming magnolia tree.

I live in Atlanta, Ga. and have a Oleander that is about six years old. Two years ago, in the fall, I trimmed the branches and last summer it did not have many blooms. Is there a good time to trim? It does stay green all year but the leaves and branches look really dry even though we had a wet winter.

I also have a magnolia tree that is about 25 years old. The tree grows in height every year and bears new leaves but has never bloomed. My daughter bought it for Mothers Day and I would really like to see it bloom.

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Trimming an Oleander and a non blooming magnolia tree.

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Apr 20, 2010

Oleander and Magnolia Trees
by: Kimberly

Hi, Kimberly here from landscape solutions for you. Thank you for asking the question on the Oleander and Magnolia. You are in my zone seven and the Oleander can be touchy at times. I recommend to prune back the Oleander in the fall months before the first frost. It sounds like you have done that. One of the reasons it may not be blooming is due to the cold winter we had here in the south. A lot of trees and shrubs are blooming late this spring or not blooming. This can happen after a cold winter. If you want you can loosen the dirt around the Oleander and add some organic mushroom compost to the soil. This is an organic fertilizer that may step up the Oleander's bloom pattern. There are also products out in chain stores, nurseries, and garden centers that are bloom enhancers. This could work well in your situation.

The Magnolia every once in awhile will not bloom in one particular year. Again, we had a cold winter and it takes the ground temperature awhile to go back up. Check on the back of the Magnolia leaves or any sign of fungus or disease. The Magnolia may benefit also from a bloom enhancer.

I have a Little Gem Magnolia that tends to bloom every other year. I am not sure what variety you have, but as long as the leaves look good and the trunk and branches, a little help with the mushroom compost and bloom enhancer should work. To test the bark, take a small knife and scratch the surface. If it is green, the tree is healthy. If it is brown the tree could be in some form of shock. I would then take a small branch with leaves and bring it to a nursery or garden center. They should be able to identify the problem.

I hope this helps and let us know how you make out. Thanks again for asking the question here at landscape solutions for you. Have a great afternoon and evening.
Kimberly

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