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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comWhen trimming bush, we noticed that the limbs are black and we have what looks like white eggs on the branches and under the leaves. What would cause this?
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1 Comment To "Holly bush limbs are black"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/30/2015 @ 12:47 am
This may be Mealybug and a fungus both occurring on your plants.
Neem Oil is a good treatment as it works as both a fungicide and insecticide.
Here are a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm [3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm [4]