Magnolia Tree not settling in.


we have had a Magnolia tree in a pot for a few years now. Each autumn it eases back, we dress it with mulch and keep the compost fresh and topped up and it comes back beautifully. That was until we moved house and the tree seems to be protesting. It gets a good amount of sun, but it is deteriorating by the day and looking very limp and unhealthy. It now seems to be developing an issue with something eating it and I think disease. Can anyone offer some guidance as to what to do to rescue it please? I’ve attached some pics.. even if it needs a good cut down I could just do with some guidance please. Thanks, Duncan.
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I would plant it in a well prepared spot in the garden and hope that it’s not too far gone.
Dig a hole around 10cm to 15cm bigger/wider than the diameter of the original pot size and plant at the same soil level. Tease the roots out if it’s pretty pot bound. Helps to free the tangle and minimise roots growing round rather than outwards. Back fill with the soil around it. No need to add in anything else, but some people do add some fertilizer, but I think it’s fine.
If you can, finish with a thick layer of bark chip or something similar to seal in moisture, and keep excess damp off the top. You will need to water the plant well throughout the first year or two, especially in the warmer months.