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Viburnham Tinus Evie Price

RosidendronRosidendron Posts: 10
in Problem solving
Hi - new to Forum! I have managed to grow a beautiful hedge with the Viburnhams and they have been healthy for a couple of years,  They are bordering our driveway so no other plants etc nearby but last year I noticed that something has been eating the leaves leaving a 'lacy' effect which is quite unsightly.  I have looked for signs of bugs etc but so far have come up with nothing.  Could this be Viburnham Beetle and if so, how do I deal with it?  Help!

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Sounds like it. I'm not sure if there's anything you can do about it. 

    check out RHS site , see what they say?
    Devon.
  • RosidendronRosidendron Posts: 10
    Oh dear - will check out RHS as suggested!  Many Thanks!
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    If its around the edges it will have been vine weevil all the ones on our estate have been nibbled.
    If you can post a photo it will help identify.
  • Janie BJanie B Posts: 963
    Also, if it's being chomped by the dreaded viburnum beetle, you'll often notice a horrid smell, too... 

    "Holes in the leaves of viburnums can be caused by the larvae and adults of viburnum beetle. Plants can be completely stripped of foliage and can emit a foul smell, which is thought to be caused by the excrement of the larvae."
    Lincolnshire
  • RosidendronRosidendron Posts: 10

  • RosidendronRosidendron Posts: 10
    Sorry - had problems uploading pics!  Haven't noticed a smell as yet ......... 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Gosh, how do you remember those log in details😱
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • RosidendronRosidendron Posts: 10
    Lyn - I have been trying to change my user name but although it says 'changes saved' it doesn't !!  I have tried logging out then in again but to no avail ( didnt realise that the site would put that in).  Will have to e-mail - bit of a mouthful ......  :D
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,506
    No thats not vine weevil! 
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