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Plant under threat

SyfiniSyfini Posts: 22
in Problem solving

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Any advice greatly appreciated - I planted this last year from a cutting and have just noticed the plant is being eaten by something - not sure what the plant is except I think it is aromatic, what's the best way to stop this, Thank You

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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698

    Looks like Sarcococca (Christmas box). Not sure what's damaging it.

    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • StevedaylillyStevedaylilly Posts: 1,102

    Hi 

    Normally, Sarcococca has no pest problems, but it does look like a caterpillar attack.  

  • SyfiniSyfini Posts: 22

    Thanks to you both for your replies, now I know what it is and the predator! I'll try some defences ?

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