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Do my roses have the witches broom disease?! #871118

Asked June 02, 2024, 9:38 AM EDT

Hello, we have rose bushes that are 4 years old. They started blooming late May this year and we are concerned at the appearance of deformed rose buds. Wondering if it could be Red Rosette disease?

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

Unfortunately, this looks like Rose Rosette disease.
Here is our page on it: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/rose-rosette-disease/

There is no cure, and it is recommended that you dig it out, bag it up, and dispose of it.


Christine

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