Hi, I have an Acer that is dying from verticillium wilt and am looking for a replacement shrub to go in its place. If Calycanthus raulstonii Hartlage Wine is not suitable what do you recommend? Thank you Chris
It is not on any lists as being either way. For a list of plants and trees, both, susceptible and immune, refer to this list from an extension in Washington state:
https://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/resources/ucdavis_verticillium.pdf
My Carolina all spice plant is huge. This year one side of the plant had disease that my husband treated with Neem oil spray. The leaves etc on that side fell off and plant suffered. Then, my husband decided to cut this dead side. Now I am left with a one-sided burn/tree. It looks terrible! Can this be trimmed all over to a smaller bush? When is the best time to cut/trim?
This can be trimmed, anytime the weather is mild. You may want to be on the lookout for crown gall, though. This disease will not be treatable.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/carolina-allspice/carolina-allspice-shrubs.htm