Pyracantha Saphyr Orange die back

thompta49 · February 2021

Planted a young plant (in berry) last year against an old fence (NW facing). Followed the suggestions & watered well. By late autumn the bottom half (branches, leaves & stem) had turned brown (but branches still green under the bark) but the top half remained OK. Doesn't fit any of the usual culprits. Any ideas please?

AnniD · February 2021

Is there any chance you could post a photo please? That may help with identification

thompta49 · February 2021

Here are some photos. Thank you

AnniD · February 2021

I'm wondering if it's possibly pyracantha scab?
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=265

thompta49 · February 2021

Quite possible though the variety should be resistant. Thanks for your help

Borderline · February 2021

Even though there is green at the top or inside the branches of the shrub, it does not mean it is alive. Evergreen shrubs can take a long time to show issues. Fire-blight is the my first thought. I would cut the whole shrub down to see how it responds.

Pyracantha Saphyr Orange die back

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