K wrote:
huLLy not in Greece writes
Hello,

I purchased a Star Magnolia from the Daily Telegraph in the middle
of March this year, planted it the same day etc. So far, no sign of
life.. it's just a stick in the mud!

Is this normal? When should I expect to see any sign of life?

The leaves on ours have just sprouted (Yorks). Flowers just beginning
to go over.

You could try scraping a tiny bit of bark off with a fingernail - if
it's brown underneath, it's definitely dead, if it's green, there's
still hope.

There was a layer of green... so all looks hopeful.. maybe it was in shock
this year! I'll keep it fed and watered till next year...

Thanks all
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huLLy sans fingers vert
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