Magnolia virginiana
Common name(s): Sweet Bay Magnolia
Plant type: evergreen small tree
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed, layering, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: softwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 75-78 degrees F
Time to rooting: 6-8 weeks
Comment: Cuttings are ready when the terminal snaps easily. Wound one side before applying the hormone.
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 4-5 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination: 3-4 weeks
Comment: Mulch seed-beds. Need 50% shade the first Summer. Sprig sowing is best in areas where rodents are a problem.
Propagation by Layering
Time of year to layer: no information
Wounding: no information
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: no information
