Q&A – Is there anything I can do to help my magnolia tree hold onto its branches?

Question:
Is there anything I can do to help my magnolia tree hold onto its branches?
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Answer:
Bad weather may cause branches to break. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says if this happens you need to prune off the broken branches. Make sure the cut is clean so the tree can heal. You could also get a soil test and fertilize.
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