Hey all. I have a couple of Southern Magnolias (the original strain) One is about 8 feet in height and the other maybe 4. I live near St. Louis, MO and it gets fairly cold from mid October or so through Early April. I currently have them in 3-5 gallon planters filled with miracle grow soil. My question is how can I minimize winter damage (snow, cold winds ect??) I mean I could move them near my hot tub out of the wind but they wouldn't get as much sun (if any) I also have some DD Blanchard Varieties planted but supposedly they can tolerate the cold. Any suggestions?? Thanks!
2007-08-06 02:13:53 · 2 answers · asked by dalmatianguy2002 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I would take them out of the containers and plant them in a direction not facing the north.
I'm in zone 6 just south of St. Louis they grow exceedingly well here and in the city. Just not sure about the direction. The link below gives you a multitude of informational links to choose from. I just lost 4 japanese maples in that late freeze we had. All facing north!
Good Luck!
Links:
Information About Magnolias
http://home.att.net/~velvet-hammer/information.html
2007-08-06 04:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
plant the 8' in sun,the 4' near protction
2007-08-06 09:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋