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Abutilon 'sudden death'...Root rot?

Karen Mickleson

12 years ago

I'm not sure where else to ask this--maybe abutilons are not really related to regular Japanese maples--but here goes:

I have 2 10+ year old, mature floriferous yellow abutilon. Out of the blue a few months ago one of them, about 8' tall, very suddenly appeared to die. I screwed its drip emitter down to stop the water. Leaves turned yellow then died as did its flowers. Now it *looks* dead, but when I prune some of the outer branches, there is still some green around the center.

Anyone had experience with this? Could it be root rot? What are the s & s of root rot? I'm trying to decide if I should dig it up and toss it, or let it go till spring to see if it comes back.

Your thoughts and input are appreciated.

Karen

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houzi
12 years ago
Perhaps shrubs would be a better forum to use although they're sometimes called flowering maples.
Just a thought...I know these plants don't last forever,I think my sister considers hers on borrowed time at that age(she's got a few) though I've never been there to witness the symptoms of their natural demise.
I do hope though, someone can suggest otherwise:)
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