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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy thirty foot holly tree is dropping branches and leaves. For two years, my holly tree has been dropping the end of branches that look healthy and have berries on them. At least half of the tree is bare.
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[1] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htm
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[3] http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2055.html: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2055.html
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1 Comment To "holly tree dropping branches and leaves"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 02/12/2016 @ 12:19 am
This sounds very much like leaf scorch.
Inspect the plant more carefully to rule out insects or signs of disease.
The links below will help you with symptoms and what to look for.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm [2]
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2055.html [3]