Damage to 20 year old Viburnum

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johns50 Princeton, NJ Apr 27, 2023

20 year old plus now 15 foot Viburnum. Much remains seemingly healthy but this winter resulted in multiple major branches looking like this.

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tracylahaise Madison, WI Apr 28, 2023

I've seen this type of damage on Redbuds, and young Maples. I don't think it is from Viburnum borer or fungus. I think it may be from the weather, and going through Winter - extreme drought and heat followed by prolonged cold. Sort of like sun scald. Before Winter, make sure to give shrubs and trees a good, long drink, to protect from Winter extremes.

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johns50 Princeton, NJ May 04, 2023

Thank you so much. Last year here in 6b we had an extreme summer ---weeks of 100. Followed by a warm winter. Sometimes it is easy to overlook watering long established shrubs for an avid not master gardener. Thanks again

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