University of Florida

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