china holly bush

Question

Planted three China hollies about five yrs ago. Have grown well (too well!) – noticed middle one had dead branches. When trimming them off, noticed white splotches or places on the foliage. What’s going on and will it go into the China hollies on each side of this ailing bush?

Answer 1

It sounds like it could be scale. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm

We have found neem oil effective on most damaging pests. Here is more information on neem oil:
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