Ceanothus repens
I have had a Ceanothus for about 5 years on a semi shaded bank. It flourished and has looked
fabulous each spring with loads of mid blue flowers and arching branches. It was gorgeous again this spring but as I went down to gather the apples I noticed that it is completely dead. Every bit of it is brown, like a beech hedge's leaves, but all the other shrubs are healthy. It is in an area which we leave quite wild - do not spray (we don't do that anyway) or weed. Has anyone got any ideas about what happened? Kath |
"Lee and Kath" wrote in message ... I have had a Ceanothus for about 5 years on a semi shaded bank. It flourished and has looked fabulous each spring with loads of mid blue flowers and arching branches. It was gorgeous again this spring but as I went down to gather the apples I noticed that it is completely dead. Every bit of it is brown, like a beech hedge's leaves, but all the other shrubs are healthy. It is in an area which we leave quite wild - do not spray (we don't do that anyway) or weed. Has anyone got any ideas about what happened? Kath Vine weevils ?? They got mine.......... Jenny |
On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 09:49:44 +0100, Lee and Kath
wrote: I have had a Ceanothus for about 5 years on a semi shaded bank. It flourished and has looked fabulous each spring with loads of mid blue flowers and arching branches. It was gorgeous again this spring but as I went down to gather the apples I noticed that it is completely dead. Every bit of it is brown, like a beech hedge's leaves, but all the other shrubs are healthy. Seems to be something Ceanothus do from time to time. I've had 'em live anything from 2-30 years, (saw one at Powys Castle said to be over 70 and it looked it, I would have had it out years ago. They do get a bit ropey looking with great age.) ================================================= Rod Weed my email address to reply. http://website.lineone.net/~rodcraddock/index.html |
Thank you for all your suggestions.
1. Wouldn't Vine Weevil attack other plants nearby? 2. I haven't done much cutting back, just the odd branch which was too long. 3. It doesn't look old and tired. It's brown and dead - top to bottom. Never mind. It was good while it lasted. Can I replant nearby? Kath |
"Lee and Kath" wrote in message ... Thank you for all your suggestions. 1. Wouldn't Vine Weevil attack other plants nearby? Yes 2. I haven't done much cutting back, just the odd branch which was too long. 3. It doesn't look old and tired. It's brown and dead - top to bottom. Never mind. It was good while it lasted. Can I replant nearby? Kath I'd check for VW's before doing so! But in principle yes. Jenny |
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