Question
Recently planted a southern magnolia tree and some leaves are turning a bronze color and falling to the ground.  How should we take care of this new tree?

Answer
It is normal for magnolias to drop leaves--usually during the spring and fall. If the color of the remaining foliage is still green there is no problem. The tree can use help in the way of fertilizer. Here is a web limk to information on caring for magnolias:http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/horticulture/magnolia.html