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Q.Magnolia Stellata Looks Sick.

Zone South west England | felis.rose@hotmail.com added on March 28, 2025 | Answered

Branches look pale and very few weak flowers

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BushDoctor
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Answered on March 28, 2025

They likely need feeding! I'd test the soil for deficiencies and feed accordingly. You could add an all purpose, but this isn't the best way to go about it. Just add what you need, and not what you don't. I notice the ground is a little yellow and more bare directly around the trees. I don't know if this is due to weed removal (We call it a weed-eater here), but if not, then it can be an indication of deficiency.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

Once you get the soil corrected, you will simply care for it properly. This will give you more insight to its care, though it doesn't require much:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/magnolia/caring-for-star-magnolia-trees.htm

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