Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: sharing a viburnum loss, 1 by plantaholic2

plantaholic2 wrote:
Shocked yesterday to realize my viburnum wasn't just late, it was a goner (95% anyhow). I've had this for over 10 years. It was one of my first plant acquisitions. I feel like I've lost an old friend.

I did heavily prune it each year because it was really too big for its spot. I guess that was too stressful. Lesson learned. At the time of planting, it was felt it would be a good plant to cover the big blank garage wall. But then I got addicted to clematis and needed all the wall space I could find!

Should I treat the soil for eggs or something before replanting ? I imagine this is some sort of borer. what is the life cycle? should I worry about my other viburnums around (about 4 or 5 others).