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What is attacking the bark of this Leatherleaf Viburnum??
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Asked November 30, 2020, 11:17 AM EST
What is attacking the bark of this Leatherleaf Viburnum??
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
This is evidence of sapsuckers, a kind of woodpecker that feeds on the sap and the insects attracted to the sap. Usually the holes are round and in a row. Sometimes they are squarish, like your shrub's.
Woody plants can tolerate an amazing amount of sapsucker feeding with no ill affects. You do not need to take any steps.
Here's more: https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/woodpeckers-and-sapsuckers
Ellen
amazing! thanks so much for the prompt reply! ~ Clare
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On Nov 30, 2020, at 11:44 AM, Ask Extension wrote:
Our pleasure.