magnolia tree

We have had a magnolia tree in the ground about 4 years now. It was about 6 feet high when we planted it, and now it is probably over 8 feet. Every year it gets new growth but no flowers. Is it still too young? Is there some type of fertizilizer that I should be using to encourage flowering?

Ed Christie

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Ed Christie
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Magnolia can take up to 10 years to come into flower, depending on the variety.

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David Hill

You don't say where you are located or the type of magnolia, but you should be aware that some forms of early blooming magnolias can have their blossoms damaged by late frosts. And as the other poster stated, some species can take a considerable time to reach flowering maturity, however many of the more popular, commonly sold species (x soulangiana, x loebneri, stellata) will flower at a very young age. They also tend to be the ones most often affected by cold damage to flower buds.

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dr-solo

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gregpresley

Lilliflora nigra comes close to what you want. It also blooms at a young age.

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Bill Spohn

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gregpresley

Could this have been Magnolia 'Galaxy'?

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"The National Arboretum presents Magnolia 'Galaxy', unique in form and flower among cultivated magnolias. 'Galaxy' is a single-stemmed, tree-form magnolia with ascending branches, the perfect shape for narrow planting sites. In spring, dark red-purple flowers appear after danger of frost, providing a pleasing and long-lasting display. Choose 'Galaxy' to shape up your landscape!"

Dave

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David J Bockman

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gregpresley

gregpresley schrieb:

I'm pretty sure it was a M. campbellii hybrid: Possibly one of the new Jury or Blumhardt hybrids like 'Vulcan' or 'Black Tulip'. Have a look at

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G Wolmershaeuser

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Hello, you are right. "Black Tulip" is an eye catcher. This Cross was made by Jury, New Zealand. Other hybrids produced by one of the Jury's like "Apollo" or "Athene" are readily available in your country. So I expect this one also to be on sale. Did you check the nursery list of the magnolia society?

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