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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide

Woody Ornamentals

Leyland Cypress


The problem you have described may be girdling caused by bagworm attachments. You can confirm this diagnosis by finding a swollen stem right above a fiberous bagworm attachment. The dead limb can be pruned out. This does not cause long term damage to the plant.

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Designed by David Goforth on January 2, 1997.
Contents modified on February 16, 1998.
Contents checked on February 16, 1998.