About Edward Gulliksen Expertise I can help to diagnose any Tree and Shrub related problem, whether it be a disease or insect infestation.
Experience I am an ISA Certified Arborist, Consulting Arborist and a licensed NYS Pesticide Applicator.
Organizations I am Vice President of the Professional Certified Applicators of Long Island as well as a member of the New York State Arboricultural Association and the Long Island Arboricultural Association.
Publications I write for Long Island.com as the Horticultural Expert.
Question I have 6 large bushes that have grown from tiny plants over 12 years. Just today I noticed they've begun dying from the top. The ones most in the shade are half gone as if overnight. The others are just starting to die at the top. Help!!!
I am in GA and yes it's been in the 100s all last week with no rain. Is that it?
Answer Liz,
I would recommend that you check the insides of the plants for euyonmus scale. The heat and no rain fall has also contributed to the decline of the plants.
I would recommend treating them for scal with a broad spectrum insecticide and watering them heavily for the rest of the heat wave. You may need to prune them down this fall to encourage new stronger growth.
