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Sep 8, 2013 · "Nellie R. Stevens" is susceptible to this disfiguring disease, which causes "witches' brooms" to appear on infected plants. At infection sites, where the fungi penetrate the bark and enter plants, a flush of new branches rises above a knotty gall, resembling an upside-down broom.
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Jan 13, 2021 · Nellie Stevens Holly trees are dying. Bark has portions with a lattice and moth eaten appearance. Erosion and healing has taken place, but trees are dead or, dying.
Sep 21, 2017 · Disease is not common, but as with any tree, the holly can be prone to attacks from insects such as aphids which produce a substance that leads to a black surface growth called sooty mold. Prune wilting, damaged and dying leaves.
Apr 12, 2024 · ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ is resistant and primarily free of serious pests and diseases, though hollies are sometimes affected by holly leaf miners, spider mites, whiteflies, and scale. Potential diseases like leaf spot and powdery mildew can occur.
Aug 17, 2016 · The holly is dying mostly on the top half of the plant; It is green and healthy on the bottom. The leaves affected are yellowing and the CENTER vein of the leaf is wide and brown, tapered to the shape of the leaf.
Feb 4, 2024 · Expert Response. Nellie R Stevens (NRS) are very resilient. I do suspect something is going on though, possibly fungal in origin. Look for cracks and lesions on the branches in the vicinity of the trunk. A common fungal disease is Botryosphaeria canker. It enters into the plant through an injury as you described through deer browsing.
Apr 19, 2016 · Q: I have black fungus stuff on my Nellie Stevens holly. What do I do? A: The black stuff is a fungus called sooty mold. It is a frequent problem on the leaves of many evergreen shrubs including azaleas, camellias, laurels, and gardenias.
