Camellia spots and dieback - Ask Extension
Hello!
I work at Cornell Farm Nursery and a customer sent pictures of the camellia they planted in the fall that is covered with brown spots. My firs...
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Camellia spots and dieback #790601
Asked May 13, 2022, 12:21 PM EDT
Hello!
I work at Cornell Farm Nursery and a customer sent pictures of the camellia they planted in the fall that is covered with brown spots. My first reaction was tissue damage from hail or chemical overspray but looking more carefully I'm wondering if it isn't something more. I would love your input so we can help save this poor thing -- or not.
Any input is much appreciated!
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi there,
It looks like weather damage to me. I scanned through common camellia diseases and the photos don't match any of the symptoms here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=Camellia
The plant looks a bit thin. I'd give it some slow release fertilizer.
It looks like weather damage to me. I scanned through common camellia diseases and the photos don't match any of the symptoms here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=Camellia
The plant looks a bit thin. I'd give it some slow release fertilizer.
