10. Neutering is easier on both surgeon and rat when done as young as possible, even at 4 weeks. Although a neuter can be done at any age, I don t like doing it on rats over 18 months of age because an elective surgery is more risky on an older rat.A neutered male may continue to be fertile for 3 weeks after the surgery.Neutering a male rat is a little more complicated than neutering a dog or cat.lthough a neuter can be done at any age, I don t like doing it on rats over 18 months of age because an elective surgery is more risky on an older rat. A neutered male may continue to be fertile for 3 weeks after the surgery. Neutering a male rat is a little more complicated than neutering a dog or cat.
Southern magnolias grow from 1 to 2 feet a year, reaching 60 to 80 feet tall with canopies spreading 30 to 50 feet wide. This is rated as a slow-to-medium rate of growth, but how fast a tree will grow varies with the cultivar and growing conditions.Southern magnolias are found on every major plantation of the old South and flank the club house at Augusta National golf course in Augusta, Georgia.his is rated as a slow-to-medium rate of growth, but how fast a tree will grow varies with the cultivar and growing conditions. Southern magnolias are found on every major plantation of the old South and flank the club house at Augusta National golf course in Augusta, Georgia.
Large Trees. The fast-growing magnolia suitable for a shade tree is Magnolia acuminata, also known as cucumbertree or cucumber magnolia after its cucumber-shaped fruit. The cucumber magnolia grows 60 to 80 feet tall and 30 feet wide, though its flowers are quite small.A cultivar of the famed Magnolia grandiflora or Southern magnolia, Samuel Sommer, is vigorous and fast growing.ultivation. Rich, moist yet well-drained soils will help encourage rapid, healthy growth. Most magnolias also do best in full sun, though some will tolerate partial shade. Southern magnolia is most adaptable, growing even in wet and clay soils.