I have two magnolia trees – both planted probably 70 years ago in Virginia. They are about 30-40 feet apart, but while one looks like it's doing great the other is miserable. We noticed it probably 2 years ago and last year we had it treated with "arbor kelp" into the root system. We initially noticed some improvement, but this year it continues to look worse. Of note – we did have a cicada brood 2 years ago.
The first 3 photos are the sickly tree, the last two photos are the healthy tree. They are the same age and in the same conditions.
I know that the "average" lifespan is 80 years – but two identical trees are so different there must be something wrong!
We love our trees – please help!
by jascatg
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It’s not dying. Just changing leaves
Looks like ours when it flowers and drops leaves. New leaves grow in after.