Verticillium wilt in lemony lace elderberry - Ask Extension
I am trying to determine if verticillium wilt is the cause of wilting and damage of my lemony lace elderberry. The wilting was sudden on 2 of 5 such...
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Verticillium wilt in lemony lace elderberry #811271
Asked September 18, 2022, 4:41 PM EDT
I am trying to determine if verticillium wilt is the cause of wilting and damage of my lemony lace elderberry. The wilting was sudden on 2 of 5 such plants in my yard. Watering has been consistent and comparable for all plants. Seems to match what I’ve read about the disease, but how do I know?
Allegheny County Pennsylvania
Expert Response
Christine: Thanks for your question. While the symptoms in your pictures are not inconsistent with verticillium wilt, I recommend that you confirm this as it is such a serious disease. Here is the link to the Penn State Plant Disease Clinic.
https://plantpath.psu.edu/about/facilities/plant-disease-clinic/submission-forms. This is a free service and they will be able to provide a definitive diagnosis. Make sure to follow the directions for sample type and preparation to ensure adequate material for the analysis. Please let me know if you have any questions.
https://plantpath.psu.edu/about/facilities/plant-disease-clinic/submission-forms. This is a free service and they will be able to provide a definitive diagnosis. Make sure to follow the directions for sample type and preparation to ensure adequate material for the analysis. Please let me know if you have any questions.
