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Korean spice viburnum in trouble #804343

Asked August 02, 2022, 9:21 PM EDT

See the photos attached. This viburnum is in trouble. What is the remedy for this malady? Thanks in advance

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

We think this is probably a disease called Botryosphaeria canker.
It can cause scattered dieback on shrubs, but usually doesn't kill them.
Here is our page with more information:
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/botryosphaeria-canker-shrubs

You can prune out the dead limb during dry weather.



Christine
Answered by theHome and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied August 03, 2022, 10:53 AM EDT

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