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Rose

Unfortunately we cannot identify the cultivar or species of rose because there are over 150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses. However, we suggest you contact your local rose society such as sandiegorrosesociety.org or californiacoastalrose.com or a horticulturist at your local garden center that specializes in roses when the flower is in bloom and hopefully they can identify further for you. Also there are many helpful websites including: www.helpmefindroses.com. All roses do best in full sun with regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-23T23:49:53-07:00 March 23rd, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Sasanqua Camellia

This appears to be a Sasanqua Camellia, an evergreen shrub that blooms in fall or winter, depending on the cultivar. (Yours may be the popular 'Yuletide'.) Sasanquas do best in full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Growing only to about 6ft. and more compact than it's larger cousins (the spring blooming Camellia) This camellia needs much more sun in order to bloom well as opposed to the spring bloomers who love partial shade.
You can use an acid fertilizer (suited to rhododendrons) after the flowers are spent. While in bud and bloom, the plant is dormant and does not need fertilizer. Camellia sasanqua drops its spent flowers, so it could be considered "self-cleaning" as opposed to the spring-flowering Camellia japonica, which holds onto its dried-up flowers.

By | 2016-03-22T22:04:12-07:00 March 22nd, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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American Beautyberry

Great shrub. Native. Fall berries. Attracts birds. Wildlife beneficial. A fast growing perennial that can be pruned way back (even to the ground) by deer or shears and rebound in no time. American beautyberry has fragrant, fuzzy green foliage that is considered moderate in its preference to deer. In mid-summer, each leaf axil is surrounded by loads of small, pinkish to bluish flowers followed by clumps of powerfully bright, purple drupes. The flowering to fruiting works its way slowly up each stem until the leaves begin changing to yellow in the fall. After leaf fall, the persistent drupes stay put until the deer and birds nab them. Although tolerant of shade and drought, the best fruiting and growth occurs with plenty of sunlight on a fertile and moist but well drained site.

By | 2016-03-21T07:04:36-07:00 March 21st, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Leaf Scorch

When a problem shows up fairly symmetrically on both sides of a leaf/plant, it's often a sign of a cultural problem. Cultural problems include drought, fertilizer burn, herbicide damage and nutrient deficiencies to name just a few. What has gone on around this plant? Fertilizer or weedkiller put on a lawn or beds around the tree? Long period without rain? Extreme heat or fire? Window or other power washing in the area? Anything dumped on the ground such as hot water from catering equipment? Do you have other plants of the same type and how do they look? Do other shrubs or trees also show signs of leaf scorch? How did the plant look a month ago? If you send us another photo please answer those questions and we will give it another shot. Thank you.

By | 2016-03-20T02:09:41-07:00 March 20th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Camellia Leaf Browning

Hard to tell. Could be salts in the soil or poor drainage. Are there drainage holes in the this pot? If so, leach the soil by watering heavy and allowing the water to drain out completely. If it is in a saucer, do not allow plant to sit in a water-filled container. Here's some info from UC that may help: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/camellia.html
A local nursery may also be able to help. Also feed your Camellia with an acid fertilizer formulated for Camellias during it's growth period which is now and feed one more time toward the end of summer or beginning of autumn before it forms flower buds. Once the flower buds form the plant is dormant and should not be fed until after the flowers are spent. We hope you get blooms in the winter or early spring!

By | 2016-03-19T18:51:42-07:00 March 19th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

You have a Rose Bush. However, the mossy looking appendage on your Rose is called a Mossy Gall. It is the plants reaction to an insect, disease or mite. The damage causes the plant to change the course of normal growth. It modifies growing tissue into a special swelling that surrounds the gall-maker. In the case of mossy rose galls it is a small cynipid wasp. This Rose has the scars from previous galls. There is no treatment once a gall has formed.

Your rose has dead wood that needs to be removed. Here's some information on general rose care, including pruning tips - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/ptlk/1725.html

Here's more information on Mossy Rose Gall - http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/2008/7-2/mossyrosegall.html

By | 2016-03-19T00:09:43-07:00 March 19th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Leaf Scorch

When a problem shows up fairly symmetrically on both sides of a leaf/plant, it's often a sign of a cultural problem. Cultural problems include drought, fertilizer burn, herbicide damage and nutrient deficiencies to name just a few. The thing to ponder now is what has gone on around this plant? Fertilizer or weedkiller put on a nearby lawn or beds? Long period without rain? Extreme heat or fire? Window or other power washing in the area? Anything dumped on the ground such as hot water from catering equipment? Do you have other plants of the same type and how do they look? Do other shrubs or trees also show signs of leaf scorch? How did the plant look a month ago? If you send us another photo please answer those questions and we will give it another shot. Thank you.

By | 2016-03-18T20:14:12-07:00 March 18th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Heath

This is a heath. There are several varieties that are hardy in the Northeast, and many of them are winter or early spring flowering. Sometimes they get lumped together with heathers, but here's a trick for telling the two apart. Remember this saying: "Heath have teeth and heathers have feathers." This refers to the leaves. Heath leaves are sharp like little teeth, and heather leaves look like tiny feathers!

Heath and heather like to grow in well drained, acidic soil, so in your area, where some people have heavier clay soils, you are well advised to plant them on a slope. Once established heath is very drought tolerant. If this is growing in your garden already, prune it by shearing about 2 inches off just after it finished flowering.

By | 2017-09-11T15:49:18-07:00 March 18th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Nandina Heavenly Bamboo

The Nandina family has a wide array of plants. Though named "Heavenly Bamboo" they are actually related to the Barberry family of shrubs. This is an evergreen shrub that has cultivars that can grow to 6-8 feet (smaller dwarf varieties exist). Many have clusters of small white flowers are followed by bright red berries. Foliage turns red or purplish in colder months, and new growth also has cool coloration. Appreciates some shade in hotter climates.
Proper pruning technique keeps this wonderful shrub looking great. Prune a few of the older woody canes at ground level about every 3-5 years, do not prune the top growth. Fertilize with an all purpose slow release organic fertilizer in spring to encourage the most colorful growth.

By | 2016-03-18T11:51:19-07:00 March 18th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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Rose

Unfortunately we cannot identify the cultivar or species of rose because there are over 150 wild species of shrubs and climbers native to Asia, Europe, North Africa and North America, plus thousands of different garden forms of varying growth and flower types divided into two broad categories Old Garden Roses and Modern Roses. However, you could contact your local rose society or a horticulturist at your local garden center that specializes in roses and hopefully they can identify further for you. Also there are many helpful websites including: www.helpmefindroses.com as well as your local rose society. All roses do best in full sun with regular water and feed with a slow release or organic fertilizer formulated for roses.

By | 2016-03-18T06:08:24-07:00 March 18th, 2016|Shrubs|0 Comments
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