I have a dwarf magnolia little gem that was cracked in half with the ice storm in the winter. it is still growing leaves, but no blooms this year...will it ever get as big as a tree now that it has lost half its height? what should we do? should we put it in a pot instead?
Hi Bellaforbaby: I think it may be helpful for you to provide an image or two of the tree and its damage for an arborist to better give you an idea as to how to care for the damage. Personally, I would not move the plant from its current location. Our Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' just started blooming for us in the last 10-14 days. This variety blooms a little later than typical Grandifloras. Technically, Little Gem is a semi dwarf selection. Ours is about 15' tall and columnar in its growth habit. It does not grow to become a round headed tree like most of the Grandifloras will but stays relatively angular (tall and narrow) and compact. Jim
