On impulse, I bought a 4-foot Magnolia 'Yellow Bird' today at a local garden centre because it was 50% off and I've always admired them. I can offer it everything it wants except, perhaps, deep, loamy soil. In fact, I have no idea how far down the 'soil' is where I want to plant it and it is more sandy/rocky than loamy. I haven't brought the tree home yet (didn't have my truck) so I could still change my mind. This is certainly not the best time to plant a balled and burlapped tree during a heat wave although it looked very healthy in the store. So, should I take the risk?
hello Margo — what did you decide ? I say buy it and try it if it is a plant you’ve long wished for that said - I have to make myself plant the previous long-awaited purchases :) (What would the article author Linda at WSU suggest?)
I did buy the tree but still haven't decided where to plant it. Must do so today! No matter where I put it, it will eventually overwhelm other plants nearby and I (or another owner here) will have to choose which to remove. I hope to see it bloom for many years before that becomes a problem.
@Margot This one ? Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird' | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox it’s going to be gorgeous can you put covenant on your property ensuring proper future plant care :)
