On 24/2/07 10:37, in article , "Dave"
wrote:

Good Morning,
I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem I have with a camellia?

We have a fairly large Camellia in our front garden that was planted at
least 20 years ago and has always thrived and had numerous flowers in spite
of our soil being mostly clay.
We've noticed this year that although there are loads of buds some of the
leaves have a black mould type covering.
Would some one be able to advise me what the best treatment would be without
doing the plant any damage.

Have a look at this, Dave. If the cause seems to be the correct one, the
cure is here, too:
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/camelli...hion_scale.asp
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Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/
(remove weeds from address)