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excessive moisture will kill them fast. If you've noticed decline early, stop watering. However, spring rains might increase the odds against its survival.

Thanks for inputs Vossner. I haven't yet switched on my automatic sprinkler system since late fall 2014. We did have decent rains last month. However, others haven't been affected. I doubt it is due to excessive moisture. Can anyone please suggest a solution to revive my little gem magnolia? Pl see additional fotos as of today.

I am no magnolia expert, but it pretty much looks to be beyond saving at this point. It seems to me something has gone wrong with the roots. Is there any green showing when you scratch the trunk?

Many nurseries guarantee their plants for 6 mo or a year so try digging it up and returning it. Even if it is not guaranteed they may be able to tell you what when wrong.

Once I had an ornamental tree that kept wilting and then started dying. When I dug it up I found a very tight cord digging into the trunk below the soil line. The cord had held burlap around the roots. The nursery gave me a new tree.

Sometimes even just air pockets around the roots can have a detrimental effect.

So sorry. But your other trees look great. Maybe someone else will have an idea ...