Magnolia grandiflora
Common name(s): Southern Magnolia, Evergreen Magnolia, Bull Bay
Plant type: evergreen large tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering, grafting/budding
Propagation by Cuttings
Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA Quick Dip 12000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 75-80 degrees F
Time to rooting: 9 weeks
Propagation by Seed
Time of year to collect seed: Autumn
Time of year to sow seed: Autumn
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 4-5 months.
Time required for germination: 3 weeks
Propagation by Layering
Type of Layering: air
Time of year to layer: Summer
Wounding: one slanting cut 1/4-1/2 way through stem
Propagation by Grafting
Time of year to graft: no information
