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Our Magnolia tree has black-colored leaves and some of the branches are losing their leaves. Whats wrong with it?

April 26, 2017black-colored branches leaves losing magnolia tree wrong

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Our Magnolia tree has black-colored leaves and some of the branches are losing their leaves. Whats wrong with it?

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BOB: This sounds exactly like an insect infestation of Magnolia Scale [photo]. A black substance on the leaves indicates the presence of a sucking insect excreting honeydew. Black sooty mold grows on the honeydew giving the leaves a blackened appearance. Bees are attracted to these areas. Learn more about Magnolia Scale on our Pests webpage.