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I was given a Magnolia - Black Tulip
PeterJarvis
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I've planted it out. Came in a pot. 6ft tall. Advice for care over first winter in my garden?
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A mulch of composted bark in a circle would keep weeds down and roots cool.
Water next year especially if dry.
Keep mulch away from the trunk.see link
https://gastonmulch.com/blog/how-to-mulch-around-your-trees/
It might benefit from a stake to stop the roots rocking...see link.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+stake+a+tree+for+wind&client=firefox-b-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjJvb_62J77AhUPZcAKHd-sD30Q_AUoAnoECAIQBA&biw=1280&bih=595&dpr=1.5#imgrc=Oki73FZ72ycNyM