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Discussion in 'Magnoliaceae' started by Bryn, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. Bryn

    Bryn Member

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    I recently had a bobcat bucket level my 5 year old yellow butterfly magnolia tree. The trunk was completely ripped off but the stump has not yet been removed. Now there is a vigorous growth of approx. 6 new leaves on about 2 new shoots from the side of the base of the trunk where it remains level with the ground. The leaves are bigger than ever! Is there any possibility that this will become a new tree? I was wondering if I should try to propagate these although I prefer to leave well enough alone-if it won't be a tree, then I'll move it somewhere else.
     
  2. mr.shep

    mr.shep Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    It would be nice to know where your tree
    came from. Most 'Butterflies' here are
    cutting grown which means what is left
    of your tree will be true if it was a cutting
    grown plant. Larger leaves after the top
    dies is normal. The leaves of my 'Koban
    Dori' are huge right now compared to
    normal leaf size after my helper missed
    two waterings last year at a bad time and
    we lost most of the top of the tree. We
    have side shoots coming out also and it
    will make a tree if you prune it to shape
    it to be a tree or left alone it will make a
    very nice large shrub. Personally, I'd
    leave it as a shrub as it will yield more
    blooms for you later than it will have as
    a reconstructed tree. If you are to move
    it, do it soon as when most Magnolias
    have their tops cut down or they lose
    much of the top and recover they will
    produce new support roots rather fast.

    Jim
     
  3. Bryn

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    Thank you! I'll just leave it be-a shrub will be alright-especially if it blooms more! I appreciate your help.
     

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