Caring for the star magnolia usually looks boring. This tree is undemanding and does not need regular pruning, can do without annual fertilizers and does not need to be overwintered. But what goes wrong when brown leaves show up?
The most common reasons for brown leaves
Knowing your star magnolia and its site requirements well can get you a lot closer to the reason for the brown leaves. There can be the following reasons:
- Pseudomonas (bacterium) disease
- Nutrient deficiencies such as lack of trace elements such as iron and magnesium
- wrong location (too sunny, too shady)
- too alkaline soil
- dryness
Preventing brown leaves - measures
As a preventative measure, the star magnolia should be given a suitable location with acidic and nutrient-rich soil. Water them regularly and fertilize them sparingly with compost accompanied by Effective Microorganisms.
tips and tricks
It often helps if the star magnolia is simply transplanted to another place.