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Magnolia tree help
Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:06 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:06 pm
Noticed a lot of dead leaves on a magnolia tree then I saw the below black streak up one of the trunks where the bark was gone, does not go much further up
Also took pics of a couple of the fallen leaves
Any ideas on fixing the issue?
TIA
Also took pics of a couple of the fallen leaves
Any ideas on fixing the issue?
TIA
Posted on 5/1/24 at 5:55 pm to LSUJML
Lightning strike? If so, it’s probably a goner … eventually.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 6:25 pm to MDB
It’s hard & flat where it’s black
I thought if it were lightning it would be split somewhere
ETA
The black goes nowhere near the top but that may not matter
I thought if it were lightning it would be split somewhere
ETA
The black goes nowhere near the top but that may not matter
This post was edited on 5/1/24 at 6:26 pm
Posted on 5/1/24 at 8:18 pm to LSUJML
This may be an odd question, but is it IN the tree or ON the tree?
Is there bark under the black part, or does the bark seem to be missing?
Is there bark under the black part, or does the bark seem to be missing?
Posted on 5/1/24 at 8:22 pm to LegendInMyMind
The bark is missing but it’s solid where the black is
Posted on 5/1/24 at 8:37 pm to LSUJML
It seems like some form of fungus and the leaves would be resultant from the fungus. Maybe canker, but I think it more affects branches, not the main trunk. iNaturalist came back with "common tarcrust fungus" (it did get the tree right, too, just from your pic of the trunk), but I haven't found any definitive answer on if it is a problem for magnolias.
Unfortunately, though, if the bark is missing and that black section is growing from the area without bark, it is most likely a fungal infection.
You can search for "treating fungal infections in magnolia trees" and get some info. Mostly it says to try to remove the fungus and treat with a fungicide.
Unfortunately, though, if the bark is missing and that black section is growing from the area without bark, it is most likely a fungal infection.
You can search for "treating fungal infections in magnolia trees" and get some info. Mostly it says to try to remove the fungus and treat with a fungicide.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 9:49 pm to LegendInMyMind
Thanks, I appreciate the help
Posted on 5/1/24 at 10:13 pm to LSUJML
I’ve got two dead magnolias in my yard. Drought last year was a terror to them.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:09 am to LSUJML
Honestly, I doubt that tree makes it. Personally, I would buy a couple of cans of that stuff you spray on the tree when you prune it. Spray the black part and hope for the best.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 8:46 am to LSUJML
I would email your local extension office with the pictures as well, they can recommend fungicides or an arborist for a better look.
It looks like there's another trunk so maybe the fungus could be contained and the whole tree doesn't have to come down
It looks like there's another trunk so maybe the fungus could be contained and the whole tree doesn't have to come down
Posted on 5/2/24 at 9:09 am to Bigdawgb
It actually has 3, I also had the thought of taking that one out & see if the rest of it improves
Posted on 5/2/24 at 10:13 am to LSUJML
Definitely worth a shot. I wouldn't be afraid to drop some decent cash, a tree that size would take decades to replace.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 12:37 pm to Spankum
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Honestly, I doubt that tree makes it. Personally, I would buy a couple of cans of that stuff you spray on the tree when you prune it. Spray the black part and hope for the best.
I think he could try to scrape off the fungus from the surface and treat it with a general fungicide (unless there's one specifically for that fungus). That may stop or slow advancement, then he could seal the open place on the trunk in some way.
But, yeah....if the tree isn't a threat to a structure and he wants to take a shot at extending its life he could get the input from the extension service or an arborist.
Posted on 5/2/24 at 1:56 pm to LegendInMyMind
my experience with LSUAg Center officers is that they are eager to get out t the field and look at problems. there is an office close to my house in hammond and i've had them over several times...always helpful
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