From Ground: Initially water the star magnolia plant to soften the soil. Use a spade or shovel to dig a large circle around the plant. The circle should be wide enough to incapsulate the plant's root ball. Gently raise the plant from the bottom using spade without damaging the root ball.
From Pot: Before removing the star magnolia from its pot, water it to make the process smoother. Invert the pot softly and tap the edge on a hard surface to remove the star magnolia plant. If the roots are coiled, gently loosen them before transplanting.
From Seedling Tray: Water the star magnolia well before removing from the seedling tray. Push up from the bottom and grasp the leaves, not the stem, to remove the seedling. Handle the root ball carefully to avoid any harm to the roots.
