FAQ

We have a 1952-planted magnolia tree in San Antonio, about 12" in diameter and 40' tall. The last three drought years have left only a few lower branches with leaves. Can the tree be saved, or is it more cost-effective to remove it?

As a general rule, magnolias have a difficult existence in San Antonio. They require more moisture than our area typically provides and the soil pH is much higher than they are adapted to tolerate. Yet, we still see magnolias doing well in our area occasionally. Droughts do often have a dramatic negative impact on the magnolias and the last two years was the worst drought on record. That being said, some magnolias seem to have survived in fair condition and some have died. Once they begin a downward spiral, they are difficult to turn around, but a prognosis without proper diagnosis is equally difficult. Please feel free to contact us to make an appointment today for a recommended course of action.