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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide

Woody Ornamentals

Rhododendron


The growth you have described on the limbs are probably lichens. Even though the lichens grow better on weak and dying branches, they do not harm the plant. No control is necessary for the lichens. If there are weak and dying branches, a sample will be necessary to determine the cause.

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Designed by David Goforth on Dec 17, 1997.
Contents modified on February 20, 1998.
Contents checked on February 20, 1998.