Q.Honeysuckle problem
I have a honeysuckle thats about 10 years old. The last couple of years it seems to be losing an awful lot of leaves and flowers. It almost looks like its dying.
I dont see any bugs . Any suggestions as to what to do
Check soil moisture levels. Has it been wet or dry? Watering issues can present themselves with yellowing leaves.
Moist or soggy soil encourages the spread of fungal diseases in honeysuckle vines. If your vine should be affected by one of these diseases, it is possible to prune your vine back as far as 6 to 8 inches to encourage new healthy growth.
Canker disease is a fungal disease that occasionally affects honeysuckle vines. This disease presents itself as a yellowing or browning of the plant’s leaves. Before the leaves of the vine begin to wilt and drop off, you may notice black spots in the form of fruiting bodies on the underside of the leaves. Untreated, this disease spreads to other sections of the vine, eventually killing off the plant. To control canker disease, always prune away dead or affected portions of the vine.
Yellowing leaves on a honeysuckle vine, also called chlorosis of the leaves, may be indicative of a nutrient deficiency. In particular, a lack of nitrogen, an essential nutrient for plant growth, is observed by yellowing leaves on a honeysuckle vine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/prune-honeysuckle-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
