What is killing my abelia bushes?

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  1. saracy

    saracy New Seed

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    Some doing fine - others look like they are getting the life sucked out of them. Branches are left hollow and brittle. Removed dead bush, went to another - a pest perhaps??

    Please help!! Thanks!
     
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  3. trencher

    trencher New Seed

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    I dont know of any pest that can harm them. I think the yellowing is from lack of fertilize and the hollow limbs the same. I went to lowes and got some fertilize stobs/stakes for evergreens and mine perked back up. I did not have the die back you describe but mine where turning yellowish also.
     
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    Yes, I would also recommend fertilizer. This spring cut them back some too. 8)
     
  5. saracy

    saracy New Seed

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    I bought the fertilizer and will do so today. Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes!
     
  6. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Good luck, I hope they survive.
     

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