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New Magnolia Declining from Top Down: Check for Trunk Injury

Top-Down Dieback in Young Magnolia

Sudden decline from the top suggests physical trunk damage, root disturbance, or chemical injury. Scratch bark on twigs: green underneath means life. Check base for mower/string trimmer damage. Ensure irrigation wets root zone deeply, not just minutes.

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