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Question by apick: Will transplanting my Magnolia cause it to not flower?
My 5 ft Magnolia Grandiflora (Southern Charm) has at least one bud on it that is starting to ripen. Will planting the tree (it’s in a container) cause it not to blossom? And though I know Teddy Bear Magnolias can bloom young, how many blooms could I expect from this cultivar at the height of 5-6 feet?

Thanks so much!!!

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Answer by cajundude1
If you can plant the tree without damaging the roots, it should bloom just as well, but it is unlikely that you won’t damage feeder roots, which will set if back. Wait until the Magnolia has finished blooming, then transplant it. Do a Google search on your plant. It will provide you with more details about blooming.

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Question by ©smegma: how wide do roots of southern magnolia grandiflora grow?
i planted one four feet away from my houase

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Answer by shooter1
The roots will spread to an area roughly equal to the spread of the limbs, unless the limbs are trimmed. Since they can easily spread in excess of twenty feet I would venture a guess that four feet from your house will be too close. I recommend moving it before it has a chance to fully establish itself.

Good luck and enjoy!

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Question by ☆ ☆ ☆Mrs.understood?☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆: how wide is the root system of a southern magnolia grandiflora how close can i plant it to my house?

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Answer by Cat
At least 20 feet, minimum, from your foundation.

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