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Sweetbay #873398

Asked June 17, 2024, 9:26 AM EDT

This is three yr old magnolia. What is occurring on it’s leaves?

Frederick County Maryland

Expert Response

There might be a small amount of leafminer feeding damage, but this is not unusual for Sweetbay (the insect is native) and the injury to the leaves is minor and does not need to be treated. Inconsequential leaf spot infections can also occur on Magnolia foliage, and these similarly do not need to be treated since they don't impact overall tree health.

Miri
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 17, 2024, 2:10 PM EDT
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Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 17, 2024, 4:17 PM EDT

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