I don't understand my magnolia

Just before the rains came, I went out into my garden for a last look before going away for a week in Madeira. ( I love it there and go every year)

My wonderful magnolia was sprouting some very strange things which I blipped a few weeks ago - this is the latest development.

And elsewhere on this confused bush, there is something a lot more familiar, failing bravely to spring into full flourish on these deranged December days.

Mad magnolia 2