Is My Forest Flame Dead

Question

The bottom of the plant seems to dead the leaves on the top seem to be ok can you tell me what’s wrong with it please ?

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Answer 1

It looks bacterial. This is common when soils remain too moist for too long without a chance to let it dry out. This will need to be treated. Fungicides and bactericides overlap on most occasions, so you may need to try a few things before you find what works in your specific case.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm

Here are a couple of articles that will help you with the general care of the shrub:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/japanese-andromeda