I have one in my backyard. They drop their leaves this time of year.
It is their normal cycle. If you wish to trim it you should do it in
February. I always take cuttings and start new trees at that time.
My parents use to have a huge magnolia and the neighbors always fussed
about the leaves. I guess it is just part of it.
Susie in Ohio


Henry Flam wrote in message ...
I'm writing from Vancouver Canada. In the courtyard of the housing co-op
we have a magnolia that's been growing there for years. In the last
month or so I've noticed that the leaves of the tree are yellowing and
dropping off. They are everywhere.

I know nothing about the maintainance of magnolias but the full-scale
shedding of leaves, at the beginning of summer can't be normal. What is
wrong with the tree and what can we do about? Any advice would be
appreciated.