Can I grow a Quince tree together intertwined with a Magnolia and expect them both to thrive?

I wouldn't, as your objective is to get them both to 'thrive'.





They are both deciduous and need to make best use of the available light during summer. Lower light levels will potentially cause them to become weaker and probably flower less, which would be a pity as they are both beautiful trees/shrubs.





You don't mention which magnolia variety you're thinking of - some of them can grow very tall and would dwarf the Quince.





If you want them to complement each other, try planting them nearby, avoiding the taller Magnolia shading the Quince too much. You could consider some evergreen plant(s) which would add winter interest too. Remember, these plants can live for decades and their root systems will expand, alongside their above ground growth -greater competition for nutrients and water too.





Good luck! Rob

Can I grow a Quince tree together intertwined with a Magnolia and expect them both to thrive?
I think it would be lovely to have the colors intertwined.


Trees grow like that in the wild so I think it would be okay. You could always call your local nursery and ask them.
Reply:hard to predict.i planted an oak and a pine,and twisted them togeather as they grew.the oak did choke out the pine,but you should see the oak.yours would make a good combo. just dont twist them try to inter mingle them.
Reply:well, they may look nice like that but they will never thrive as well as they would if they were growing apart. if they're entwined they will compete with each other for light and nutrients and their leaves may even block out light for their partner. closely growing branches will rub against one another, which may eventually kill the branch and you could end up with a lot of dead wood which would be rather unattractive.





sorry to sound gloomy about this: by all means try it but don't expect your trees to live as long or grow as strongly.