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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.com12′ shrub dying. Leaves turning brown and falling off. 6 yrs. old and irrigated. Two other wax myrtles planted same time in close proximity and look healthy. Have been told it has possible borers.
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[1] https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05530.html: https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05530.html
[2] http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/waxmyrtle.html: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/waxmyrtle.html
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1 Comment To "wax myrtle – problem"
#1 Comment By Heather On 09/16/2012 @ 3:00 pm
There are many things that could be wrong with it. Borers are a possibility. This article may be helpful in determining if it is borers:
https://extension.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/05530.html [1]
This article will name some other diseases or pests that might be affecting it:
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/waxmyrtle.html [2]
In general, if you are unable to pinpoint what is wrong, I would recommend treating the plant with neem oil. It is both a fungicide and a pesticide and will treat many issues that could possibly be wrong.