On 29/4/07 23:26, in article , "brian
mitchell" wrote:

Sacha wrote:

On 28/4/07 20:59, in article , "brian
mitchell" wrote:

(well, shrub I suppose)

Hi,

I've recently found that all the hazels on the property are dying...

. . . There has been a thread on here on phytophthera. possible
Phytophthora ramorum in Viburnum tinus You might like to have a look at
that.

Thanks, I did, and was reminded that I went through that scare about 18
months ago because I have a number of alder trees. I don't think it is
that because there's no external symptoms, like sap weeping or
discoloured leaves. But assuming it is some form of
fungal/bacterial/viral disease, what's available on the domestic market
to combat such things? Or folk or organic remedies even?

I'd suggest you email Martin Crawford at Dartington Agroforestry Research
and ask his advice. I think he's written something on this subject and on
remedies.


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