what should I do to save my magnolia tree?

80 degree temps in March for Michigan is unheard of. My Magnolia tree bloomed a month earlier than usual. While in full bloom, we experienced a hard freeze. . . . within one day all the flowers turned brown and look dried up. (Not just brown on the tips, they are totally brown. ) It has now been a month and they have not fallen off, and a few green leaves are trying to come through, but my tree looks terrible. What should I do to help it, and will it ever be healthy looking again? Thanks- Concerned in Michigan

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 05/07/2012 @ 5:52 am

Unusually cold weather can damage developing buds. So if it suffered from any cold damage, the tree may need to be pruned. Simply remove the dead brown leaves/buds. The tree should regrow its leaves though flowering may be inhibited some this season due to the cold damage. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm ^[1]

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