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Southern Magnolia Excessive Leaf Drop: Check for Root Stress

When Southern Magnolia Loses Too Many Leaves

Excessive leaf drop (beyond normal inner shedding) often follows root stress from waterlogging in clay soils or trunk injury. Apply a balanced tree fertilizer and consult your county extension for a site visit.

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