Q&A – Some of my magnolia branches touch the ground and have rooted. Is this a bad thing?
Question:
Some of my magnolia branches touch the ground and have rooted. Is this a bad thing?
Answer:
This is not a bad thing and won’t harm the tree. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the organic matter from the leaves breaking down under the tree has created the perfect environment for the branches to root. If you want to prevent rooting in the future she recommends collecting the leaves once a year.
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Some of my magnolia branches touch the ground and have rooted. Is this a bad thing?
Answer:
This is not a bad thing and won’t harm the tree. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the organic matter from the leaves breaking down under the tree has created the perfect environment for the branches to root. If you want to prevent rooting in the future she recommends collecting the leaves once a year.
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Related Resources:
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