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leaves are brown and have spots #753485
Asked June 02, 2021, 11:23 AM EDT
What is wrong with my magnolia tree. It has never bloomed and it looks very sick now. We have had it about 2 years.
Alleghany County North Carolina
Expert Response
Hi Diane,
This is mainly a service for Wake County residents, so I would suggest you contact your Alleghany County Extension Office. https://alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu/people/
I will say that leaf drop (after spotting, oftentimes) is very common with magnolias. People suspect they are sick when it is just the annual drop. However, this tree does look a little thin. It's still young, so not blooming is not really the issue, but it looks like it is lacking vigor. I would make sure it's not overwatered or gets very dry. I see the irrigation which can be very helpful, but if overdone can cause root rots. It looks like it is getting adequate sun?
I would remove the diseased leaves, and hope that the new growth comes in and stays pretty clean. https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/magnolia/
Hi, I sent the link for Alleghany Co Extension so you could contact them.