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Serviceberry shrubs look terrible #753660

Asked June 02, 2021, 11:03 PM EDT

I have about 30 Serviceberry shrubs planted in my garden and last year they started to get yellow leaves and droopy. I thot it might be too much water so this year I cut back and fed them iron. They are worse - sparse growth, limp leaves and some yellow with few flowers. Basically they look like they are dying. What to do? I live in Lewistown, MT.

Fergus County Montana

Expert Response

Hi Lisa,

This second question came to Michigan again. Try contacting 

    Montana State University
    Mary Burrows
    Plant Pathology Specialist

Plantsciences.montana.edu

Regards, Laura

Thank you for your question!   Laura S.     Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied June 03, 2021, 7:54 AM EDT


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On Jun 3, 2021, at 8:54 AM, Lisa Ferguson <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

That’s a glitch in the system!! Both times I put in MSU and Montana. Here that means Montana State University!!
Anyway you’re answer is great. I don’t know how to get it to Montana State. 
Help me if you can. Thanks!

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The Question Asker Replied June 03, 2021, 10:58 AM EDT
Never mind. I see you sent me contact info. Sorry bout that b

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On Jun 3, 2021, at 8:54 AM, Lisa Ferguson <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

That’s a glitch in the system!! Both times I put in MSU and Montana. Here that means Montana State University!!
Anyway you’re answer is great. I don’t know how to get it to Montana State. 
Help me if you can. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 3, 2021, at 5:54 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied June 03, 2021, 10:58 AM EDT
That’s a glitch in the system!! Both times I put in MSU and Montana. Here that means Montana State University!!
Anyway you’re answer is great. I don’t know how to get it to Montana State. 
Help me if you can. Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 3, 2021, at 5:54 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied June 03, 2021, 10:58 AM EDT

Unfortunately, there are 4 universities with the same initials in the USA, probably even more.

Ask Extension is an option for each state university, and some do not use it. I think if you leave MSU out and just enter Montana or choose “Montana_Extension” you will get the local connection. 
Also this link is Montana’s for Garden and Yard

https://msuextension.org/yard.html

Thank you for your question!   Laura S.     Michigan State University Extension Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at 1-888-678-3464 with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources. Replied June 03, 2021, 11:21 AM EDT

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