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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 16, 2012
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    It is difficult to say for sure. There are a few things that can cause this. Holly scorch is the most common. This happens when the weather changes too quickly. The plants should recover from this on their own. Usually brown leaves signify that they need more water. Give them a good dose of fertilizer to help them get back to full health. Using root stimulator solution on the plants once a month for at least six months may help too, provided that the issue is not root rot. Another possibility could be holly leaf spot. Here is an article that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm

    If the bark is still green, the plants are still alive, and even if they lose all or the majority of the leaves, they should eventually leaf back out.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 22, 2012
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    There are other reasons a holly might not have berries. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-bush-no-berries.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2012
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    It sounds like you may have pests, perhaps scale or mealybugs. I would recommend neem oil. I have found it to be very effective against these pests. Here is more information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 29, 2012
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    There are a few things that can cause this, with holly scorch being the most common. This usually happens when the weather changes too quickly. The plant will normally recover from this on its own. Are you seeing any other symptoms? That will help us pinpoint it better.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 4, 2012
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    Yes, removing the roots near the soil line may kill the plant. It may also survive. It is about a 50/50 chance.

    If the leaves of the plant are yellowing, then it is possible that something else is already affecting it. This weakened state would increase the chances that removing the soil line roots would kill the tree.

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 11, 2012
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    You have a fungus called black spot. This article will help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm

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