It’s hard to surpass the beauty of a magnolia tree. With their lavish spring flowers, glossy leaves and red cones of fruit, magnolias are prized as both specimen plants and as privacy hedges. Yet, sometimes homeowners find their magnolia isn’t planted in an ideal location, which leads them to ask, “Can I transplant a magnolia tree?” Moving Magnolia Trees The answer is yes, it’s possible to successfully move young magnolia trees. However, it’s not an easy task as magnolias have an unusual root system. Unlike most trees, which have roots that grown down into the soil, magnolia roots grow horizontally along the ground and remain near the surface. Additionally, the roots of magnolia trees are soft and rope-like, with few fine feeder roots. These qualities lead to a higher risk of magnolia tree transplant shock than with other types of trees. The larger the tree, the more difficult it is […]
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