Branch die back on Milkweed
Jeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
6 years ago
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Comments (1)i dont have this culitvar ... but i had one die back to the ground a couple years in a row.. before it really got going ... why did they look good for only part of the summer???? .. perhaps your watering wasnt the best it could be ... ken...See Moreazalea die back due to grey powdery spots on branches
Comments (5)Not absolutely certain, but it rather looks like lichen. If so, it's *not* killing your azalea. If you have a large independent garden center, take a sample branch, secured in a clear container, to ask what's going on....See MoreAzalea branch die-back
Comments (2)Ends of branches die when rhododendron or azalea borer larvae tunnel in a stem. This affects the portions of the plant away from the roots from where the borer larvae is in the stem. Borers have done their damage when you see the wilting and usually it is best to cut off the affected region. The requires removing the damaged branch from the hole where the eggs were laid at the base of the dying branch to remove any larvae before they become adults and infect more plants. The parts that are cut off should be destroyed to kill the larvae that are in them. Borers are prevented by following a spray schedule (timing is very critical) for borers with chlorpyrifos or lindane. Your county agent can help you with this information. Buds and twigs becoming covered with silver-gray scales is caused by the fungus Briosia and is easy to control with fungicide sprays and proper sanitation by removing and disposing of all dead material. Check with your county extension agent. Here is a link that might be useful: Common Problems & Their Solutions...See MoreWhole Branch Die Off
Comments (14)Gang, Yes, KHT is embarrassingly right about "neglect." I'm just glad the adjective used was "awesome" and not "evil" or "loathsome." I realize I'm in conversation now with folks who *love* Brugmansia and I know you must all think I'm a horrible person. I could tell you my excuses, but that would be depressing, and as Spring is in the air in Los Angeles, let's just look toward the future. I've talked with the wife and convinced her cutting the tree down to the ground is the best idea. I'll look up how to root cuttings, since there will be several trunk sections available for that. I still have one question: Should I plant the cuttings right by the old plant, thus having potentially several trunks near each other? I don't know if this will add wonderful fullness to the Brug area of the garden, or just crowd the poor things--which have been through enough already. Thanks for all your help, Franz...See MoreJeannies_Garden (Tx 9a)
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