Because little gem magnolia is a hybrid, the only way to propagate this tree is through cuttings. This is most successful in spring with softwood cuttings as the tree is putting out new growth.

Question. I have plenty of pods from a magnolia tree that are full of the red seeds. How are they planted to grow new trees? Answer. Grow a magnolia forest by first removing the red covering from ...

Hardwood cuttings work best with woody shrubs like viburnum, rose, forsythia, dogwood and butterfly bush. Trees like fig, mulberry and willow are also easily propagated with hardwood cuttings.