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David E. Ross[_2_] · 22-04-2012, 01:16 AM posted to rec.gardens

On 4/21/12 12:06 PM, wrote:
I bought a magnolia branch at a garden show, vendor said stick it in
water and the buds will open. They didn't, but a green shoot has
appeared at the base! there are white nodules at the bottom but no
roots yet. Should I cut the top off? leave it in the water until I
see roots?

I'm in Toronto so I guess this is a hardy magnolia. Assuming it is
established, do I plant it out in the garden this year? how long
before flowers appear? thanks!

There are more than 200 species and varieties in the genus Magnolia,
with widely varying climate and soil requirements. Without knowing
which species of Magnolia you have, I cannot answer your question.

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David E. Ross
Climate: California Mediterranean, see
http://www.rossde.com/garden/climate.html
Gardening diary at http://www.rossde.com/garden/diary