Pruning guide
How to prune japanese big-leaf magnolia
Best time
After flowering or in early spring
How often
As needed through the season
Technique
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
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Pruning japanese big-leaf magnolia — FAQ
When should I prune japanese big-leaf magnolia?
After flowering or in early spring. Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.
How often does japanese big-leaf magnolia need pruning?
As needed through the season. Prune japanese big-leaf magnolia mainly to shape it and encourage more blooms. Deadhead spent flowers through the season, and carry out any harder structural pruning at the plant's dormant or post-flowering window to avoid cutting off the next round of buds.
How do you prune japanese big-leaf magnolia?
Deadhead spent blooms; cut back leggy stems to a healthy bud or node.