What’s Eating The Buds On This Evergreen?

Question

The leaves and buds form at the end of 2 to 3 foot stems, the leaves point outwards. But now they droop and both they and the buds are black. What is killing this evergreen?

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Answer 1

That is a bacterial infection. You can try a fungicide. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm