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Magnolia Stellata - what's the problem?

tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288
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Hi all, my Magnolia Stellata has a problem as something is attaching it - see pictures.  Its not all of them but quite a few, any ideas?  Thank you for your help.  Tony.

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147

    Is it buds that are on some of the sturdier branches/twigs that are being attacked ... or at least buds that are in the vicinity of the sturdier ones?  If so I suspect birds or possibly squirrels. 

    Last edited: 17 February 2018 19:42:17


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288

    Hi there, the affected buds are mostly on the outside branches on one side where various small birds (tits,sparrows etc) stop when feeding from a nearby hanging feeder. I have not seen a squirrel but you never know. 

                     Thanks Tony.

  • Lizzie27Lizzie27 Posts: 12,494

    Most probably birds I think. Could be they are taking the fluffy bits of buds for nesting purposes - I'll have to go out and look at mine!

    North East Somerset - Clay soil over limestone
  • tony williams2tony williams2 Posts: 288

    Probably  correct, strange it has'nt happened before  i'll keep my eye out.

                Thanks Tony.

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