Ornamentals

Conifers (A to L)

Conifers (M to Z)

Ornamental Trees (A to L)

Ornamental Trees (M to Z)

Shrubs

Diseases

  • Fuchsia: Black root rot Fuchsia: Black root rot categories: Fuchsia Fuchsia Diseases Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2022-12-02 12:00 Fuchsia black root rotPhoto by: L.J. du Toit Biology Black root rot is caused by a widely distributed fungal root pathogen. Untreated or mismanaged field soil can be the source of the fungus. Spores can be found in commercial peat moss. […]
  • Fuchsia: Rust Fuchsia: Rust categories: Fuchsia Fuchsia Diseases Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2022-12-02 12:00 Fuchsia rust causing blotches on upper and lower leaf surfacesPhoto by: R.S. Byther Biology Fuchsia rust is caused by a fungus. It also affects fireweed and true firs. It produces yellowish spores on fir needles. Spores produced on firs then infect fuchsia. Older […]

Insects

  • Fuchsia: Fuchsia gall mite Fuchsia: Fuchsia gall mite categories: Fuchsia Fuchsia Insects Ornamentals Shrubs revision date: 2022-12-02 12:00 Fuchsia mite damagePhoto by: L.J. du Toit Biology The fuchsia gall mite is a tiny eriophyid mite which infests shoot tips, young leaves, and flower buds. Damage appears as distortion, twisting, blistering, or swelling. Tissues may become thickened and form irregular, […]

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