question about planting out magnolias

[queen of the cobs]

Hello all,

I've just bought a bare root magnolia sunrise - it is a couple of feet long, and with a few buds on the end. I am about to plant it out, but seem to have come across some conflicting advice on soil type.

I thought Magnolias were acid-loving, and I was going to plant out in ericaceous, but have seen some suggestions for normal, humus rich soil with plenty of well rotted manure.

Would welcome your suggestions.

[Aberdeenplotter]

Soil Types for Magnolia | eHow.com

Magnolias

The Complete Guide to Magnolia Trees - Southern Living

As you say, conflicting advice as the above sites demonstrate.

[queen of the cobs]

Hmmm, maybe I'll do half and half.

[Aberdeenplotter]

most plants do quite well if in neutral to slightly acid soil. I'd add a bit of ericaceous compost to the planting hole and then keep everything crossed.