Cutting magnolia in autumn

Cut magnolias after flowering

In our latitudes, many, if not most of the garden trees are cut back in autumn. Magnolias, however, like other early flowering bushes and trees, should if possible cut after flowering will. At this point in time, which - depending on the variety - can be in the spring or in the early summer, the plant is fully in its juice and can cope with the pruning accordingly more easily. In addition, magnolias are more defensive in summer and therefore more resistant to them a possible fungal infection - the greatest danger when pruning one magnolia namely in the penetration of pathogenic fungi into the fresh cuts.

Be careful when pruning the magnolia

Before you yourself decide to cut backAlso, keep in mind that magnolias that have been cut back immediately after flowering often do not have any in the current year develop a second flower - and, if it was cut quite heavily, also

does not bloom in the following year want. Also, after pruning, you can see the rather oddly shaped ones, however very decorative fruits not train.

When it makes sense to cut back in autumn

In some cases, however, pruning the magnolia tree in autumn can be very useful and should then be carried out. Such cases are around

• a storm damage
• dead or diseased wood
• a rapidly spreading fungal infection that threatens the entire tree

In the event of storm damage, in particular, only a drastic pruning can save the tree - if it can cope with the pruning at all. However, in such a case you have no other choice and should therefore just take it easy. Dead or Irrecoverably ill branches and twigs, on the other hand, rob the magnolia of strength and light and should therefore be removed immediately, regardless of the season.

Tips & Tricks

Regardless of when you need or want to cut back your magnolia, always cut branches and twigs directly on the trunk or Branch off. Don't leave any stumps! Treat the cuts with a preventive measure Tree sapto prevent fungus from entering.