Help identifying bush

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  1. Mercedes Bourgaize

    Mercedes Bourgaize New Member

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    I would greatly appreciate any tips to assist me to identify and care for this bush
    We are in North Saanich, BC, are new to this home (about a year), and are trying to improve its neglected garden.

    The attached photos were taken on June 12, around 3 pm.

    This bush is in the front yard and apparently has been there for over 20 years.
    It grew enmeshed with an escallonia which is also in poor condition.

    It is about 4 ft high, and, so far, has not flowered.
    It appears to have some disease.

    Many thanks in advance for any information.
    Mercedes Bourgaize
     

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  2. Georgia Strait

    Georgia Strait Generous Contributor

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    Well what a project!

    You certainly have what appears to be happy healthy Japanese maple (burgundy leaves)

    QUESTIONS
    Is your sad shrub evergreen (ie it had leaves all year round)

    Is it scented

    Did it show any bloom - or berries?
     
  3. Georgia Strait

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    I am almost thinking « bay » and if it’s scented that would be a big clue.
     
  4. Mercedes Bourgaize

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    The shrub is evergreen, it is not scented, so far it has not shown any flowers and no berries.
    It is not bay, as there is no scent, and I don't think it is a Japanese maple, as I do know those.
    Thanks,
     
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    pierrot Active Member 10 Years

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    looks like a viburnum with leaf beetle damage
     
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    I think I confused the conversation - I was réferring to the nice looking J maple burgundy color in your pix — it looks nice.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Viburnum tinus, with insect damage.
     
  10. Mercedes Bourgaize

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    Thanks for clarifying. Yes, that maple is, fortunately, doing well.
    Our garden has a nice variety of shrubs and plants we are trying to rejuvenate.
    Thanks again.
     
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    Thanks for sharing the thread info.
    It is badly damaged, but if it is indeed a viburnum tinus, it has not flowered.
    We have been here for over a year now, and have not seen any sign of flowers.
    Thanks, again,
     
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    Thanks a lot.
     
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    Thank you so much to you all, knowledgeable, generous gardeners.
    The bush has been identified, but I am now in need of sage advice on how to eradicate this pest (preferably without pesticides), please.
     
  14. Georgia Strait

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    Knowing my way of gardening (it it ain’t happy, get rid of it) - I think I would remove that plant and start over (compare the cost of materials and time to try saving it —- these are not expensive plants - and they grow fast)

    I don’t know your garden waste rules in your town - if you’re allowed a safe backyard fire pit, I would chop it up and burn it.

    I used to have « spring bouquet » (at a diff house at the coast) and I esp liked it for fall winter floral decor (the berries)

    Beetles are out to get your viburnums. Here's how to fight back.
     
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    Thank you very much for your common-sense advice, which we entirely agree with.
     

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