Phytopfthora-resistent evergreen shrubs - Ask Extension
A mature Rhododendron just died, diagnosed as phypfthora investatation in the soil. A professional tree-management company applied a fungicide for th...
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Phytopfthora-resistent evergreen shrubs #648042
Asked June 08, 2020, 6:34 PM EDT
A mature Rhododendron just died, diagnosed as phypfthora investatation in the soil. A professional tree-management company applied a fungicide for this problem into the soil. I have removed the plants. What would be good, moderate-sized shrubs to plant in that space and is it necessary to remove the infected soil down to 3' deep before replanting? Thank you
King County Washington
Expert Response
Hello, Without seeing or verifying the diagnosis, it is difficult to give an accurate recommendation. To learn more about root rots and resistant varieties to those root rots, visit: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/rhododendron-phytophthora-root-rot
Please do not hesitate to contact a WSU King County Master Gardener for more information https://extension.wsu.edu/king/gardening/
Thanks, Todd
Please do not hesitate to contact a WSU King County Master Gardener for more information https://extension.wsu.edu/king/gardening/
Thanks, Todd