On 22/4/07 19:00, in article , "huLLy
not in Greece" wrote:

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

When you got it, how big was it?

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