The seeds from the with child fragrant flowers of the magnolia attract migrate shuttlecock , as well as songbirds , to this ornamental tree diagram . There are around 80 coinage of magnolia , with a altitude range spanning from 15 to 80 feet at maturity , according to the United States National Arboretum . Not only is the magnolia an attractive ornamental , but it is easy to grow , and there are many evergreen motley .

The magnolia may sound perfect but it is not free of problem . Learning about its disadvantages will help you make an informed conclusion on whether to decorate your lawn with this decorative tree .

Thin Bark

The thin barque of the young magnolia tree is easy damaged by lawn equipment such as mowers and weed trimmer . Yardener.com recommends localise 2 to 4 column inch of mulch around the tree .

Another option is to embed a land covering that stretch at least 2 feet out from the tree diagram for protection .

Weather Conditions

Some variety of magnolia have large leaves that are easy damage by high winds . Although this damage will not affect the health of the tree , it does impact its cosmetic value . institute your magnolia tree in a sheltered arena to protect it from wind impairment .

Early blooming magnolia varieties can become damage by other frost cause blackening of the leave . The damage does not affect the overall well - being of the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree or the capacity for future bud organization .

Magnolia Scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum)

Magnolia scale is a large worm that attacks the tree trunk , branch and twigs of the magnolia tree diagram . The tan , smooth and shiny insects may progress to a diam of 1/2 inch when amply turn . A sound infestation of scale will encrust the tree and can be black . As the insect sucks the blackjack from the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree , it pass honeydew melon which drips down onto leaves and branches and can result in a fungus called black coal-black mold . This excreted honeydew also attracts emmet , bees , wasps and other insects .

To hold the insect infestation and reduce scale of measurement universe , use summertime ( horticultural oil ) , inactive oil or a standard chemical substance ascendency , report Treehelp.com . A few insecticides used for magnolia exfoliation are acephate , azadiractin , carbaryl , cyfluthrin , malathion and permethrin .

Spider Mites

Seeing entanglement on your magnolia Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree is an indication that the Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree may be infest with spider mites . These tiny mites are barely visible and vary in color . check up on the top side of lower leaves for yellow or red spots and webbing . This is another indication of wanderer mite infestation .

Synthetic insecticides of the pyrethroid class and innate insecticide such as neem oil or insecticidal soaps are effective against spider mites .

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