Answer #5 ·
Shefali Arora's Answer · Hi John,
So I went ahead and planted two "Saucer Magnolia" trees today. These are both about 10 feet tall and I have planted them in the North side of my yard which gets part sun and part shade. Of the two, I have planted one closer to a pillar (about 1.5 feet) from my porch. Would this be a problem later, when the tree grows bigger? Also, what care do these trees require and how regularly do they need to be watered ? (Also, after planting them today the temperatures have fallen into the 20'S tonight..should I be worried? (It is expected to get back into the 60s next week after a couple of days, cold spell.
I also looked at two varieties of Evergreens (Southern Magnolias) that I wish to plant. The ones I particularly liked were the DD blanchards and the Brackens Brown trees. Both these are available in about 10ft size. I have some questions as follows;
1. What is the main difference between the two, and which of the two would you recommend?
2. What care needs to be taken, if I plant them now?
3. How much will they grow per season?
4. How much should I typically expect to pay for planting of these trees? Each of these trees cost about $250.
5. Do I need to water the roots while planting, or after the planting is complete?
Thanks
shefali)