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Old 12-07-2009, 07:31 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Smelll of viburnum Tinus - I think

Hi Folks

Moved into this house 3 years ago with a substantial front hedge of V tinus,
it had an awful case of viburnum beetle (id'ed from photos by someone here -
thank-you), in the morning and when the hedge was damp it gave off a
revolting smell - so much so I starting investigating the Drains. Manage to
curb the beetle using an insecticide and the smell seemed to ease last year.
I've noticed the smell more again this year but the beetle is not a visible
problem now.

Some questions - do all viburnum hedges smell? I dont know any others hence
asking here. If not why is my hedge smelling and what can I do about it.
Over the last couple of years I have slowly cleared the dead leaves/debris
which gathers at the base of the hedge but the smell seems worse again this
year.

Any information please