BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine

Q What is wrong with my cotoneaste­r?

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Anne Ward, by email A

PIPPA SAYS I suspect this is the bacterial infection fireblight – to confirm this, peel back the bark in damaged areas and look for a gingery discolorat­ion. To save your plant, cut back the smaller infected branches into healthy wood, at least 30cm from where the staining ends. Cut back larger branches in a similar way, but to 60cm past the staining end point. Also, disinfect the blades of your secateurs and pruning saw with methylated spirits between each cut.

 ?? ?? Fireblight can affect cotoneaste­r and its relatives, including apples
Fireblight can affect cotoneaste­r and its relatives, including apples

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