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I have a rhododendron which is not doing particularly well. Several branches appear dead and the leaves remaining are yellowish with brown spots. It i...
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Asked May 07, 2024, 6:42 PM EDT
I have a rhododendron which is not doing particularly well. Several branches appear dead and the leaves remaining are yellowish with brown spots. It is currently blooming a bit. A rhodie which was planted next to it died. I Googled the symptoms and received a lot of confusing information: water it more, be careful of too much water, fertilize it, be careful with fertilizer, soil is too alkaline, bacterial or fungal infections, etc. Do you test soil or have any suggestions?
Benton County Oregon
Expert Response
Some Extension offices offer pH testing. You can learn more about other forms of testing and testing locations by checking out this featured question: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured/how-do-i-test-my-soil
You can contact your local Extension office directly to inquire about local soil testing. Here's the information for your county office:
Benton County
4077 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
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Hours of operation
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm
