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- Q.Dropping Holly Leaves - During the past two days, one of my holly bushes has decided to become a nudist. The leaves are falling ...
- Q.Holly Pest - I have found little white bugs on the underside of my holly leaves. They are round and cottonball-like. Do mealy ...
- Q.Holly Bushes, Leaves Fell Off - For some unknown reason, all the leaves fell off my holly bushes that have red berries. Why, and what can ...
- Q.What Fertilizer Is Best For Holly Bushes - I have a holly bush, which almost died over the winter hear in Michigan. I pruned the dead branches off ...
- Q.Miniature Holly Bush - Holly bush has white on leaves. I had a tree taken down, so it was in a lot of shade. ...
- Q.Blue Angel Holly - My sister just bought 2 Blue Angel hollies. I asked which was the boy and girl. I have holly, but ...
- Q.Holly Bush Pest - I have a holly bush in a pot on the patio and recently I have noticed scaley lumps on the ...
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August 8, 2011Q.Dropping Holly Leaves
During the past two days, one of my holly bushes has decided to become a nudist. The leaves are falling off to the point I can't see the ground for the leaves. The leaves look healthy (no spider mite 'webbing' on the leaves or yellow spots, etc. ). Any idea what may be causing this? I live in Tulsa, OK.
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Nikki on
August 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.My gut is that it is a water or nutrient issue. Based on your location, I would assume it has been somewhat hot, as it is in much of the country, which tends to cause many trees and shrubs to shed their foliage. Give them extra water to see if this makes any difference.
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August 10, 2011Q.Holly Pest
I have found little white bugs on the underside of my holly leaves. They are round and cottonball-like. Do mealy bugs attack hollies?
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Nikki on
August 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like it might be mealy bugs or scale. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
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August 13, 2011Q.Holly Bushes, Leaves Fell Off
For some unknown reason, all the leaves fell off my holly bushes that have red berries. Why, and what can I do to save them?
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Nikki on
August 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like the plants have a fungus that is causing leaf drop. There are a few that can do this, but they all can be treated with a fungicide. Treat the plants with a fungicide.
If there is not much else in the way of vegetation in the area, it could also be deer. While this is not a plant of choice for them, they will eat it if they have not many other choices and they will strip the plant of its leaves.
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August 14, 2011Q.What Fertilizer Is Best for Holly Bushes
I have a holly bush, which almost died over the winter hear in Michigan. I pruned the dead branches off this spring, and it is looking better now, but what kind of fertlizer should I use on it to give it a jump start for surviving the up coming winter?
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Nikki on
August 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.There is one called Holly-Tone that is specifically made for holly and is very good.
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August 21, 2011Q.Miniature Holly Bush
Holly bush has white on leaves. I had a tree taken down, so it was in a lot of shade. Now it gets a lot of sun but these white spots started before that.
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Nikki on
August 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Are the spots powdery in nature. If so, it is is powdery mildew and can be treated with neem oil. Here is more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
In addition, it could be scale or mealybugs, which can also be treated with neem oil. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm
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August 23, 2011Q.Blue Angel Holly
My sister just bought 2 Blue Angel hollies. I asked which was the boy and girl. I have holly, but it stated it on the tag. She did not know what I was talking about. Does a Blue Angel require male and female?
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Nikki on
August 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, most holly shrubs do require both male and female plants in order to get berries from them (females). This article will help with telling the two apart: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-male-and-female-holly-bush.htm
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August 23, 2011Q.Holly Bush Pest
I have a holly bush in a pot on the patio and recently I have noticed scaley lumps on the leaves. It is swarming in ants and some of the berries are turning black and drying out. Is there anything I can do to help it, as I really don't want it to die?
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Nikki on
August 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It could be scale or mealybugs, which can be treated with neem oil. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
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