Collect seeds from ripe magnolia cones in autumn
Remove the red seed coating
Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
Cold stratify seeds in a moist medium for 2 to 4 months
Sow seeds in well-draining potting mix
Keep soil consistently moist and warm
Transplant seedlings after they develop several leaves
Take semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Cut healthy 4 to 6 inch stems
Remove lower leaves
Dip cut ends in rooting hormone
Plant cuttings in a moist, well-draining medium
Cover to maintain humidity
Keep in bright, indirect light until rooted
Use layering in spring
Bend a low branch to the ground
Wound the underside of the stem
Pin the stem into moist soil
Keep the layered section moist
Separate and transplant after roots form
Graft desired magnolia scion onto a compatible rootstock
Make grafts in late winter or early spring
Align cambium layers carefully
Secure the graft tightly
Protect the graft until it heals