Burning Bush problem - Ask Extension
Our Burning Bush plants are unhappy. See pictures. We did some poking about the Web and thought that maybe this is Verticillium Wilt, but then again, ...
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Burning Bush problem #877679
Asked July 17, 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
Our Burning Bush plants are unhappy. See pictures. We did some poking about the Web and thought that maybe this is Verticillium Wilt, but then again, it could be something else. Can you help us figure out what is what, and what to do about it? Help much needed and appreciated.
Washtenaw County Michigan
Expert Response
Hi Jonny -
You should check your burning bushes to see if they have a scale problem. Female scale look like little hard bumps that can be scraped off. They might be surrounded by what looks like some fluffy white stuff (male scale). I can't tell from your photos exactly what the problem might be, but this link will review a number of different possibilities for you to check: https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/euonymus-diseases-insect-pests/
As far as Virticillum Wilt, It's possible. Check this article for signs that you should be able to check on your shrubs: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/verticillium-wilt-of-trees-and-shrubs/
I hope this helps!
You should check your burning bushes to see if they have a scale problem. Female scale look like little hard bumps that can be scraped off. They might be surrounded by what looks like some fluffy white stuff (male scale). I can't tell from your photos exactly what the problem might be, but this link will review a number of different possibilities for you to check: https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/euonymus-diseases-insect-pests/
As far as Virticillum Wilt, It's possible. Check this article for signs that you should be able to check on your shrubs: https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/verticillium-wilt-of-trees-and-shrubs/
I hope this helps!
