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Oleanders are Dying in San Diego
A bacterium commonly identified with grape vines (Xylella fastidiosa) is the suspected cause of “oleander leaf scorch,” which is resulting in the slow deaths of thousands of oleanders in San Diego County. Likely vectored by the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis), a recent San Diego invader, the disease is fatal with no known remedy.
Oleander leaf scorch was first identified in Palm Springs around 1992 and then moved into Riverside, L.A., and Orange Counties. The first signs of infection are seen as an off-color shading and wilting of leaves, which eventually turn brown. It appears as if the plant needs water, but unfortunately this will not help. It may take some time for the entire plant to show signs of infection, but within one to two years the plant will be dead. Cutting of infected limbs may slow or prevent spread to the rest of the plant, but complete infection is unavoidable.
Oleanders are found extensively in the median of freeways and backyards of California, and this will likely result in massive losses and eventual replacement at great cost. Oleanders are a hardy, dense shrub that can grow to heights of 25 feet and require little water or maintenance. Caltrans has planted approximately 25 million in Southern California. Of particular concern is the spreading of Xylella fastidiosa to other species, such as almonds, alfalfa, plums, and olive trees.
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Oleanders are Dying in San Diego
Oleanders are Dying in San Diego
A bacterium commonly identified with grape vines (Xylella fastidiosa) is the suspected cause of “oleander leaf scorch,” which is resulting in the slow deaths of thousands of oleanders in San Diego County. Likely vectored by the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis), a recent San Diego invader, the disease is fatal with no known remedy.
Oleander leaf scorch was first identified in Palm Springs around 1992 and then moved into Riverside, L.A., and Orange Counties. The first signs of infection are seen as an off-color shading and wilting of leaves, which eventually turn brown. It appears as if the plant needs water, but unfortunately this will not help. It may take some time for the entire plant to show signs of infection, but within one to two years the plant will be dead. Cutting of infected limbs may slow or prevent spread to the rest of the plant, but complete infection is unavoidable.
Oleanders are found extensively in the median of freeways and backyards of California, and this will likely result in massive losses and eventual replacement at great cost. Oleanders are a hardy, dense shrub that can grow to heights of 25 feet and require little water or maintenance. Caltrans has planted approximately 25 million in Southern California. Of particular concern is the spreading of Xylella fastidiosa to other species, such as almonds, alfalfa, plums, and olive trees.
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