Seeing a magnolia tree losing leaves can be worrying, but it can be part of its natural cycle. If you have a magnolia tree losing leaves, there are lots of possible causes and might not be a reason to ...

Magnolia trees are cherished for their showy, fragrant blossoms in early spring. Common in southern landscapes, magnolias are ...

Question for Dan Gill: I have a Japanese magnolia tree that appears to have a problem. I first noticed a black deposit on the leaves and branches. Looking closely, I see small waxy yellow blobs along ...

Magnolia trees are desirable for their small to medium rounded form; large, sometimes fragrant flowers; attractive green foliage that is evergreen in some species; and their resistance to insect and ...

I noticed a wet appearance on a portion of my deck under a magnolia, and also a black growth on its leaves. The branches of the tree seem to have lumps on them. What is this, and what can I do to help ...

Question: All the leaves on my magnolia tree have turned brown and they are not dropping. How do I know if the tree is still alive? Answer: Use the scratch or scrape test to determine if there is ...

Long Beach is home to 7,000 magnolia trees, but that number may shrink in the coming years, thanks to a pest known as the tuliptree scale. The insects, which favor plants in the magnolia family, suck ...

Q: The magnolia trees that have starting blooming around town look so nice that I think I’d like to plant one, too. Are they hard to grow? A: The Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is a ...

Q: I have a tree growing on my boulevard in Fargo, and I’m wondering what it is. The city planted it before I bought the house two years ago. — Ron B. A: You definitely don’t see this tree very often, ...