Magnolia Plant Keeps Getting Brown And Eaten Leaves, What To Put On Them To Save It From Pests?

Question

The magnolia plant is no more than 3 feet tall but looks like it is root bound and wonder if that is the problem w/ damaged brown leaves and something is eating them, every day almost. Not healthy looking anymore. Put inside while the frost and cold was and put it out for the Spring-Summer season. I have put Neem oil on leaves, but something keeps making them get holes, eating leaves, brown spots, etc. How to save this 10 year old plant?

Answer 1

I think, either, potting the tree up or planting it will help bring the tree's immune system back up! I do believe that it is contributing to the issues that the tree is enduring. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/magnolia-tree-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia