Magnolia tree nearly dead
ipribadi
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Magnolia Experts - Is this tree worth saving?
Comments (3)Due to picture fuzziness and/or lighting, I can't really tell much about the condition of each stem. I can barely see what I think may be the de-barked area you mention, but I'm not sure. A healthy-to-start-with magnolia should experience minimal transplant shock when planted out. The fact that "several of the main stems" appear dead is a sign of something besides normal transplant issues. Do you know if your magnolia is grafted? I don't see any signs of a graft union, so hopefully it's not. If it is, the graft union may be buried below grade. This brings up another issue...how deep is your tree planted? Did you identify the root-flare before planting? Magnolias can be pretty forgiving of improper planting depth, but, combined with improper watering and/or amended/altered soil structure, improper planting depth could be detrimental. Also, burying a graft (if any) would probably not be a good idea in this case. Also, I noticed that you said you continue to water and feed it. Can you describe how you determine when it needs to be watered? Are you testing for soil moisture around AND in the rootball, or, are you confident in your ability to determine soil moisture at root level? What is your watering regime like? Next WHY are you fertilizing ("feeding") it? Just looking at your soil and other vegetation, I wouldn't guess that it needed any fertilization. Improper fertilization is a big problem with landscape trees and shrubs! Did you have a soil test done or have any valid reason for fertilizing? I wrote most of this before Gardengal posted, so sorry for any repeats. I have more questions, but we'll start with these....See MoreHow can a dead Magnolia tree produce flowers????
Comments (7)Yes, normal, heavy shedding in May and early June (here) for Southern Magnolias (not true for northern/deciduous species which shed in Fall), but they never can be said to look "dead" as the shedding occurs simultaneous with rapid, new growth. So, yes, there is a late Spring clean up needed--rest of the year, virtually none needed though. Which basically means (because I grow both Northern and Southern species), I need to do clean up all year long....See Moremy magnolia looks dead
Comments (3)Hang on for a while longer. If it has been in the ground and doing well for several years it will have a good root system. I have had magnolias die back to the ground several times, including after this springs' late frost (never large ones, thank goodness!) and they have always sent up new growth. The new stuff grows faster than the seedling did in the first place because it is already rooted in. They can grow pretty fast!...See Morereviving a nearly dead tree
Comments (4)Well I hope you're right. Unfortunately, I still think the tree is in distress as all of my neighbors' trees which were also transplanted by the HOA managed to keep most of their leaves over the winter. And I am worried that the new leaves are not appearing on the outer parts of the branches, which as I said are clearly dead. They break off easily and have no green core. Also, I have a live oak and it doesn't have the same shape leaf and doesn't produce acorns, but perhaps they are different types of live oaks....See Morejqpublic
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