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My smoke bush branches are curving down and around the base. There are iris and small bulb plants in the base area. I see no bugs my neighbors smo...
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Smoke bush #876799
Asked July 11, 2024, 10:09 AM EDT
My smoke bush branches are curving down and around the base. There are iris and small bulb plants in the base area. I see no bugs my neighbors smoke bushes look great. I've not used fertilizer. Hope you can give me a direction to go. Thanks
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Gary,
thank you for using Ask Extension.
I'm having a hard time visualizing the actual problem. It sounds like you may have suckers coming up from the base. It's doubtful the bulbs or iris are a problem unless they are so thick that they prevent the smoke bush from getting adequate water and nutrients. Are you able to provide a picture of the plant through an attachment?
I would also caution you from comparing with another shrub in a different yard because the microclimate/environment can be different.
thank you for using Ask Extension.
I'm having a hard time visualizing the actual problem. It sounds like you may have suckers coming up from the base. It's doubtful the bulbs or iris are a problem unless they are so thick that they prevent the smoke bush from getting adequate water and nutrients. Are you able to provide a picture of the plant through an attachment?
I would also caution you from comparing with another shrub in a different yard because the microclimate/environment can be different.
