Comments on: Magnolia Seed Harvesting

By: David McKeon

David McKeon — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:32:27 +0000

I have grown a variety of trees trees from seed . I have grown orange trees, avocado, mango, lime, lemon, and even oak trees. If you know how to germinate the seed, you can replenish the tree population in a matter of a few years. Many seeds have to be refrigerated before they will produce a tree. Some have to be planted in the fall. Some of the seeds like mango, have a shell like pod that has to be pierced without damaging the seed inside, to be able to grow. All trees have seeds. all plants have seeds. If you do not have any trees of the species you want to start, go to the grocery store and buy the fruit the tree produces. There you can get the seed you want in many cases. Most of the time it has already be germinated, which is done by placing it in the refrigerator for a few months.

By: Natalie Bomberger

Natalie Bomberger — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:11:44 +0000

I have what I believe is a lemon magnolia. That’s what I was told 5 years ago when I moved to the property. It’s probably close to 30 years old and is a very pretty tree. but I have a few concerns/questions about its health. Beautiful show of flowers this spring as always. 1) Then, it was inundated with spotted lantern flies this summer, which began as nymphs by the thousands. By the time we got advise and scheduled treatment by a local arborist, the nymphs were becoming young adults. We trapped plenty. and the tree was treated. However, 2) the tree showed sign of a large blotching/single spot on a significant number of leaves in the late summer, and 3) no seed pods this year….not one. Most years we pick up buckets and buckets of the fruit, which resemble thin pinecones or cucumbers. Possibly unrelated, 4) the tree has numerous vertical splits in the bark this year. This appears to have happened in the past prior to our ownership, because we can see plenty of older splits which have scarred over. Just wondering if this tree is dealing with too many stresses this year. I don’t mind no having to deal with the chore of picking up the pods, but this seems to be a necessary part of the tree’s growing cycle. We live in southeastern Chester County, Pennsylvania.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 07:56:44 +0000

Hey,
Nice article I just want to know How to get pink magnolia flowered plant which method or trick should I use ?
Thanks

By: Joey Lomonaco

Joey Lomonaco — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:03:17 +0000

Hi there, im planning on growing magnolia from seed indoor to start them with special growing LED lights.

I want to know if it is possible to harvest seeds from fruits, soak them in luke warm water for 24-48 hours, remove the outer shell of the seed and plant them directly without putting them throught stratification process?

Thanks a lot

By: Becky Robert

Becky Robert — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:20:01 +0000

In reply to Nita.

If you place them in a pot that will not freeze, your plant should be good outside. You can place them in a cold frame to help with overwinter.

Sincerely,
Becky Robert
Scott Arboretum

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:40:35 +0000

Good job. It’s a great article.

By: Josh Coceano

Josh Coceano — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:16:41 +0000

Hi Joanne,

Each species of Magnolia seed varies ever so slightly in color. Tan, light brown, and gray seeds all occur. The trick for successful sowing and germination is to sow seed immediately after removing the fleshy red fruit (or refrigerate until you can sow). Cleaned magnolia seed doesn’t like to dry out. Good luck!

By: Mary Tipping

Mary Tipping — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:11:36 +0000

In reply to Joanne. What species of Magnolia did you get the seeds from?

By: Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:25:14 +0000

I live in Texas and am going to try to grow some magnolia trees from seed. I just brought in two pods and removed the red coating and was surprised to see that my seeds were tan not black. Will they turn black as they dry? Is this a different variety perhaps?

Thanks!

By: Burch

Burch — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:50:56 +0000

I have a large old magnolia in my yard and its blooming and dropping seed pods right now. I’m a little confused because they’re either green pods, with soft green seeds inside (if broken up) or brown with flat dried up looking seeds. Neither are showing red seeds. Will it work to break open the green pods and plant the green seeds or is there another time of year when it’ll produce pods with red seeds? Thanks!