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I appreciate the response from my previous question i submitted abput spicebush in our woods. I took another walk yesterday and got some pictures. A l...
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Dying spicebush #937761
Asked July 02, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT
I appreciate the response from my previous question i submitted abput spicebush in our woods. I took another walk yesterday and got some pictures. A lot of them are dying and i removed some. Maybe by the pictures someone can pinpoint the problem.
Belmont County Ohio
Expert Response
Thanks for the pictures to help clarify your dying spicebush problems.
In addition to the links I forwarded to you in June I am also attaching the following information regarding your spicebush situation (see below).
After looking at the photos I believe you could be experiencing other issues besides the aforementioned bug problems. Deer rubbings could have also contributed to the bark issues your spicebush are encountering. These rubbings could open the plant to attacks from various insects/diseases which are leading to the overall decline of the plants.
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1666
Good luck in your diagnosis.
In addition to the links I forwarded to you in June I am also attaching the following information regarding your spicebush situation (see below).
After looking at the photos I believe you could be experiencing other issues besides the aforementioned bug problems. Deer rubbings could have also contributed to the bark issues your spicebush are encountering. These rubbings could open the plant to attacks from various insects/diseases which are leading to the overall decline of the plants.
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1666
Good luck in your diagnosis.
