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Leaf galls generally do not cause a plant or tree to die, but they can cause loss of foliage. Although a leaf gall is quite unattractive and looks somewhat disturbing, the actual insect does not live inside. In fact, you probably will not notice the leaf gall until after the insect is far from the leaf and even from the plant. Before moving on to the next victim, however, the insect does a great deal of cosmetic damage to the plant. Trees that are most susceptible to developing leaf galls include elm, hackberry, maple, and oak, as each of these trees are favorites of insects that cause leaf galls to form.
Although it can be difficult to spot these holes, you should be able to find them if you look at the underside of the twig. The holes will be found here and they will be in a straight line. 50 THE GARDENER'S HANDBOOK 51 To avoid an infestation of the vibernum leaf beetle, it is best to plant varieties of viburnum that are resistant to these pests. htm. Currently, those listed as being resistant to the beetle include: n n n n n n n n David viburnum (V. davidii) Dawn viburnum (V. bodnantense) Doublefile viburnum (V.
You should stop harvesting about four to six weeks after your first harvest so the plant can produce the foliage it needs to produce food for itself. n Beans Snap beans should be picked before the seeds inside being noticeably bulging. At this point, the bean should be able to be easily snapped in two. You will need to check your beans daily, as it doesn’t take much time for them to go from being tender and tasty to tough if they are left on too long. n Beets When you thin out the rows of your beets, you can eat and harvest their green tops.