"Martin Sykes" wrote in message
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"Paul Kelly" wrote in message
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The local conservation group is consulting Wisley and a specialist Holly
nursery, but I wondered if the collective wisdom of URG can suggest any
other possibility?

This refers to the Holly Leaf Miner and Holly blight which match some of
your symptoms.
http://www.treeadviceservice.org.uk/pages/TAShot73.html



Thanks.

"The problem can be a particularly stricking sight in hedges - as infections
spread, arches of bare defoliated stems, in the shape of an inverted"v"
become visible."

Is an exact description of our problem!
Ain't URG wonderful!

pk