I got an email with some pictures a few years ago asking me about magnolia scale, which is a topic I have written about for a number of years. I feel confident the insect was magnolia scale. The ...

My Japanese magnolias have this horrible disease that causes tan-colored growths that look like boils on the branches, and they attract flies. A black mildew is on the leaves, and the leaves ...

My magnolia had a problem with magnolia scale last year. Will it come back, and should I take some action to protect my tree? The leaves were covered in a black mold late last summer. — Frank Butler, ...

Many gardeners, as well as the horticulturists at the Chicago Botanic Garden, had issues with magnolia scale last year, and it’s a pest to watch closely for in 2025. The Garden’s plant health care ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Magnolia scale adults (lower left) and overwintering nymphs Q: My ‘Ann’ magnolia tree lost its leaves early this year, and I ...

If you have a saucer or star magnolia in your landscape, magnolia scale is a troublesome insect to watch out for. An integrated approach is necessary for control, targeting the most vulnerable life ...

Q: We built our house 10 years ago. A local landscaping company (no longer in business) planted a dwarf magnolia tree in a sunny spot. The tree is now 20 feet tall. Were we actually sold a dwarf tree?

Magnolia fruits don't look like the fruits we're used to seeing. The maturing seeds make the fruit look even more unusual. I’m wondering if you can tell me about this growth that opened into seeds on ...