Caldwell County Agriculture Agent Shane Bogle recently provided essential guidance on managing verticillium wilt in trees and shrubs.
According to Bogle, verticillium wilt can affect a wide range of ornamental trees and shrubs as well as a number of tree fruits and woody small fruits.
click to download audioHe says verticillium wilt cannot be cured but the life of the tree showing mild symptoms can possibly be prolonged with proper tree care.
click to download audioFor more information about verticillium wilt, contact the Caldwell County Cooperative Extension Office in Princeton.
