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Rhododendron care #60897 October 9th, 2006 at 03:26 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Nashua, New Hampshire G Grnhilndr OP Junior Member
OP Grnhilndr Junior Member G Joined: Oct 2006 Nashua, New Hampshire	I am having a problem with my 12-15 year old rhododendron, the leavves are turning yellow and new growth appears shriveld up and dying. Is this a sign a bug is attacking the shrub? Need help !

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Re: Rhododendron care #60898 October 10th, 2006 at 04:46 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Southern California, USA Deborah L. Member
Deborah L. Member Joined: Feb 2006 Southern California, USA	How long do they live? Maybe it's just too old now?

Re: Rhododendron care #60899 October 10th, 2006 at 08:27 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Copper Hill, Virginia O obywan59 Member
obywan59 Member O Joined: Apr 2004 Copper Hill, Virginia	Have you had frost yet? If the new growth was tender it could have been damaged by frost. Yellowing and dropping of 2 year old leaves is normal this time of year, but this year's leaves should remain green and should remain on the branch until next year. The younger leaves will be near the ends of the branches and the 2 year leaves a bit closer to the center of the bush.

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