How to prune black lily magnolia

After the main spring-summer flowering flush. Prune lightly with sharp, clean tools, cutting just above a healthy bud or to a lateral branch. Avoid removing more than a small amount of live wood — 'Nigra' is slow-growing and unnecessary cuts delay flowering.

Rarely; only to remove dead/damaged wood or lightly tidy. Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' is a slow-growing, compact shrub that needs minimal pruning. It flowers over a long season on new and old wood. Remove dead or damaged stems after the main flush of flowers. Shaping is rarely needed — the plant naturally maintains an attractive multi-stemmed habit.

Prune lightly with sharp, clean tools, cutting just above a healthy bud or to a lateral branch. Avoid removing more than a small amount of live wood — 'Nigra' is slow-growing and unnecessary cuts delay flowering.