239. Magnolia fraseri

Common name(s): Fraser Magnolia, Mountain Magnolia, Ear-Leaved Umbrella Tree

Plant type: deciduous 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

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : stratify 40F 4-5mo.
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination : 3-4 weeks
Comment: Mulch seed-beds. Half 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