Dip the cutting in rooting hormone and plant from one-third to one-half half its length in coarse sand mixed with peat or perlite. Water the cutting, place a plastic bag over it and put it in indirect light. Keep the cutting moist in a temperature from 75 to 85 F.

Tree with large leaves, very large flowers, and a broad, open crown of spreading branches; often with sprouts at base. The leaves of this 15-45 ft. deciduous magnolia are clustered at the end of stems to resemble an umbrella. ... The flowers are followed by cone-shaped, rosy-red fruits.


According to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, the southern magnolia tree is considered to have no toxic effects on humans or animals if handled or ingested. Ingestion of the leaves, flowers or berries of the magnolia tree will not result in plant poisoning.

And people have admired the huge magnolia blossoms for a long time. Few folks know the blossoms of the Magnolia grandiflora are edible, however their flavor is intense and they taste similar to how they smell. They are not eaten raw per se. They are pickled.. . . . .364011235002!]0000000000000009783314147670!]