Topping a magnolia tree

If you’re lucky enough to have a magnolia tree in your garden, you’ll know just how beautiful the pink goblet-shaped blooms of this tree can be.

How to trim an overgrown magnolia tree

But if you want this romantic and opulent flower display to come back every year, you need to know when to prune magnolia.

Perfect for any garden, planting a magnolia tree makes a statement, and is one of the few plants that can increase the value of your property.

While you may be inclined to whip out your pruning saw or secateurs to tidy up the branches of your magnolia tree, it’s important to understand that pruning at the wrong time could lead to damage and disease.

That’s why we’ve consulted with gardening experts to understand exactly when to prune magnolia, so you don’t run the risk of accidentally killing your stunning garden ornamental.

When to prune magnolia

‘Magnolias are some of the most well-known and loved spring flowering trees.

The blooms are both pretty and edible, loved by pollinators and can be found in shades of pink, cream and pure white,’ explains Morris Hankinso

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