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| I 'think' these qualify as shrubs :)
They were in the middle of the yard. I moved them late last year to the edge, it's pretty damp where they are. They have green/whiteish mottled shiny leaves, They were fine all winter and had red berries on them earlier this year, but now they seem to be dying, got lots of what I'd call black blight on them, no idea what it is really. Heck, I don't even know what kink of 'shrub' they are! Anyway, can anyone tell em what they are, are they gonners or is there any way to save them. I'm no gardener (maybe you can tell) but I'd like to save them if possible. Thanks Dave E
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| You shrub is Acuba japonica. Yours is now the second post I've seen today from a southern grower describing this type of die back. I wonder if it's some sort of blight. They are relatively inexpensive and commonly available shrubs but you might be able to save yours. I would cut off any sick looking leaves and stems back to green stems and healthy looking tissue. They should grow back leaves. I had one deer damaged and I cut it way back and it sent up a new leader from the center crown at ground level. I don't believe this is winter damage--I have never seen one come out of the worst northern winter looking as bad as that in your pic. What time of year did you transplant it?? Also, keep in mind that this plant is really a shade lover (in both summer and winter). Good luck! |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 25, 10 at 9:19
| how many times did you post this.. lol ... ken |
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sun, Apr 25, 10 at 12:38
| Shouldn't be in the lawn like that and not the most frost-hardy. I think that var is 'Gold Spot'. Dan |
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| for us, aucuba is commonly planted around apartment buildings and fast food places. Check this link for disease problems: |
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