It’s likely that your magnolia tree suffers from a scale insect. Magnolias are susceptible to three types. Look for bumps along the 1- to 2-year-old twigs of the tree.

The problem with your Japanese magnolias is an insect problem, not a disease. The tan growths are magnolia scale insects. They are sucking the sap from the tree.

You can help a magnolia tree resist attack by scale insects if you keep it generally healthy. Water during dry periods. Spread an even layer of mulch over its roots.

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Question for Dan Gill: I have a Japanese magnolia tree that appears to have a problem. I first noticed a black deposit on the leaves and branches. Looking closely, I ...

Magnolia scale is common in northern Illinois and is one of the largest of the soft-scale insects that attack trees. By Tim Johnson UPDATED: April 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM CDT ...

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Magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) is a soft scale insect that attacks only magnolia trees, including the popular star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) and saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana).