As you will see from these sites it is difficult to transplant because
of its fleshy root system and its dislike of being moved. So the answer
to your question is that it cannot be moved safely.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/treesel...tree.cfm?id=67

http://tinyurl.com/4g6sv

Regards,
Erys Davies.




"Colin Spooner" wrote in message
.. .
I have a Magnolia Stellata which is in the wrong position.
It has been in its present position about 8 years, and is 3 feet
high,and 3
feet wide.
It is healthy and flowers well,but I want to move it.
Can I do this safely?
Many Thanks