Open AccessStrategies to Control Loropetalum Decline in Central Florida
Author(s) -
Amy L. Shober,
Gary L. Leibee
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-ss477-2007
Subject(s) - ornamental plant , cultivar , geography , forestry , agroforestry , horticulture , history , biology
SL-255, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober and Gary L. Leibee, describes this unexplained condition affecting the Ruby cultivar of this popular woody ornamental plant (also called Chinese fringebush or Chinese witch hazel) in central Florida. It presents the results of two studies conducted to identify possible causes and develop management methods. It includes suggested alternative cultivars and treatment recommendations for existing plantings. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, October 2007.