Port Wine Magnolias Have New Leaves And Buds But Trunk And Branches Have Turned Black And Leaves Are Falling

Question From: l. hall - Falcon, Western Australia, Australia
Q: the port wine magnolias we have in pots, the trunk and branches have turned black and all the leaves are falling the plants do have new growth leaves and buds is there anything we can do thankyou

A: I suggest you take photos of the Magnolia to your local independent garden center or nursery that sells these plants for an accurate identification. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy