Whats wrong with my pussy willow?

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
enidcandles Enid, OK Jul 07, 2015

These are not great pics I know but there are round spiky looking things and tufts of leaves on the ends of bare limbs. This bush just does not look good to me!

Thumbnail by enidcandles Thumbnail by enidcandles Thumbnail by enidcandles
Post #10107664
Quote
WeeNel Ayrshire Scotland, United Kingdom Jul 07, 2015

I think you have an infestation of Gall Mites, these marble sized swellings (small balls) are caused by either insects, fungal infections etc, and they do not cause the death of the shrub / tree BUT they do look unsightly. IF these Galls are not covering the whole plant, I would suggest you prune the branches off, and BURN them to be safe, The best time to prune willows are between November- Feb, at this time there is NO sap rising and the new growth will break around March - April depending on your location, soil, and light.
All Willows like a moist soil BUT not waterlogged,
Hope this helps you out a little.
Kindest Regards.
WeeNel.

Post #10107799
Quote
enidcandles Enid, OK Jul 08, 2015

Thank you so much. They are not covering all of it, yet anyway. I will cut it all back this fall and let it start over, thanks again! I was afraid I was going to have to dig it up.

Post #10108041
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP