Some varieties are also prone to bleeding when cut, which is why it's important to prune your magnolia tree during the correct time of year. The main reason you might need to prune your tree is size.

When pruning, remove old blooms and thin out any crossing or rubbing branches to improve air circulation. This is also a good time to work on the plant's shape. Magnolia Magnolia trees should be ...

Prune damaged leaves if desired. This hybrid magnolia is a deciduous multi-trunked shrub that grows to 8-12 feet tall and wide. It can be shaped into a small tree by pruning the lower branches.