Q&A – What is cutting off the ends of my magnolia branches?
Question:
What is cutting off the ends of my magnolia branches?
Answer:
The damage is being caused by squirrels. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the squirrels are trying to gather materials to build their nests and they are not always careful to catch the branch they are cutting. She says there is nothing you need to do about it, and in a few weeks the squirrels will stop cutting the branches.
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What is cutting off the ends of my magnolia branches?
Answer:
The damage is being caused by squirrels. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the squirrels are trying to gather materials to build their nests and they are not always careful to catch the branch they are cutting. She says there is nothing you need to do about it, and in a few weeks the squirrels will stop cutting the branches.
Related Videos:
Are these oak tree twigs a sign of problems or just squirrels?
How do I keep the squirrels from stripping the bark off my maple tree?
Related Resources:
Tree Squirrels: Managing Habitat and Controlling Damage
Problem: Squirrel Damage to Trees