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What is killing my abelia bushes?



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saracy

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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:15 pm   Post subject: What is killing my abelia bushes?


North Texas-

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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trencher
Leabanon Tn
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:43 pm   Post subject:


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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bethie

WestTennessee
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:16 pm   Post subject:


Yes, I would also recommend fertilizer. This spring cut them back some too. Cool


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saracy

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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:00 pm   Post subject:


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

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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:47 pm   Post subject:


Good luck, I hope they survive.


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