What Is Wrong With My Holly Tree

Question

Hi my holly tree has been thinning over the last year, it had new shoots but it really quite bare, i don’t know what is wrong with it. It is about 40 years old. I have attached some photos. Please can you help me diagnose what is wrong with it? Thank you

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Answer 1

It could be an environmental, pest, or disease issue. These articles should help pin it down:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/diseases-of-holly-bushes-pests-and-diseases-damaging-holly-bushes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-problems-holly-leaf-spot-or-holly-tar-spot.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-leaf-loss-in-spring.htm

https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2018/02/how-can-i-help-my-holly-bush-brown-leaves-dead-branches-it

https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP566