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Unhappy Viburnum Standard

Claire204Claire204 Posts: 173
Could anyone recommend what I can do to help this sorry looking plant. I have fed with tomato feed and watered regularly but it looks dreadful! 

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  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    It looks like it may be an infestation of Viburnum beetle. There's often a not very nice smell in the area where they are.

    Some info here-
    https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=556


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Claire204Claire204 Posts: 173
    Thank you. Do you know if the leaves will come back? 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Assuming it is viburnum beetle, yes it will bush out with new growth, but you'll need to do something about the infestation or the same will happen again and eventually weaken your shrub and allow other pests and diseases to get a hold.
    Seaweed extract is a good tonic and will help your plant, but the infestation needs to be addressed too.
    Good luck


    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • Claire204Claire204 Posts: 173
    Thank you 😊 
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