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Magnolia tree damage

anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
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My Magnolia tree has been decimated by snails. It is grown in a pot and this happened almost overnight. will my tree be damaged beyond repair, if not what can I do to help it. I have put down lots of snail and slug pellets now, but is it to late to give first aid or is it the compost heap? 

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They aren't really suitable for pots, so it won't be happy, and therefore will be more easily stressed.
    When you say 'lots of slug pellets' - how many is lots? Too many actually attracts more of them, and is counter productive.  A few round a plant is all that's required :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
    Thanks a lot Fairygirl I have just spread what it told me on the label to to, is it to late to plant in the garden?

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No - it would benefit from being in the ground  :)
    A potted plant or shrub can be planted in the ground  at any time, as long as the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged. Autumn is a perfect time of year because it's cooler and damper, so it's easier to get them established  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
    Wonderful thank you. Even though it has been eaten to bits will it still be okay to come again next year?

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It should be fine  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    edited September 2020
    As @Fairygirl says, no problem whatsoever as even damaged, those leaves are still feeding the tree and it will be losing them soon anyway.  New ones will grow next year and it will be much, much happier in the ground.  :)
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
    Great thanks so much Bob and Fairygirl, your help is so much appreciated, thank you so much.❤️xx
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