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Sometimes an iron or other nutrient deficiency can result in yellowing leaves on magnolias. Get a thorough nutrient test done on your soil and figure out what the tree lacks. Buy and apply a fertilizer that offers the missing nutrient.
- How do you stop yellowing leaves?
- How do you treat an infected magnolia tree?
- What is the best fertilizer for magnolia trees?
- Is Epsom salt good for magnolia trees?
How do you stop yellowing leaves?
With too little water, plants can't take up essential nutrients. Yellow leaves result. To fix or prevent water issues, start with porous, well-draining soil. If you grow in containers, choose pots with good drainage holes and keep saucers free of excess water.
How do you treat an infected magnolia tree?
Unless your tree is meant to be a showpiece, there's no reason to treat this infection. Instead, support your tree with proper watering and feeding. If you must treat it, use a fungicide and be careful to get all the algal spots at once. Fungal leaf spots.
What is the best fertilizer for magnolia trees?
An appropriate fertilizer for a magnolia tree would be 12-4-8 or 20-5-10. The amount of fertilizer given is based on the amount of nitrogen required. A general guideline to use for a magnolia tree would be 1/10 pound of nitrogen for every inch of trunk diameter.
Is Epsom salt good for magnolia trees?
Magnolias do flower best in sun and prefer an acidic, loose soil. ... And possibly, if your tree is old enough, Epsom salts can help, since it helps release elements in the soil for better plant absorption.
