Big Boy Holly Bush Dieing

I have a big boy Holly bush on side of house gets morning sun & afternoon shade. I gave it bone meal in early spring flowered & looked alright but now leaves are darkening, dry & falling off. What can I do to save this bush from dieing?

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 06/24/2021 @ 1:11 pm

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I cannot assess the situation. The best thing to do, in the meantime, will be to test the soil for nutrient content and pH swings. Usually, correcting these issues will be enough. Sometimes, it is disease.

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