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What is this? It doesn’t flower just has the round green balls on it. It was cut back and growing back great but no flowers
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Asked July 12, 2024, 4:01 PM EDT
What is this? It doesn’t flower just has the round green balls on it. It was cut back and growing back great but no flowers
Hood River County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Christina. I believe your rose bush has an infestation of wasps, which produce these galls. Here is what they are and what to do about them: https://extension.usu.edu/planthealth/ipm/ornamental-pest-guide/arthopods/gall-wasps/rose-gall-wasps
Good luck!
Good luck!