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Oleander Dieback in Houston: Oleander Leaf Scorch or Water Stress

Section of Oleanders Dead, Others Healthy; Yellow Then Brown Leaves

Owner in Houston, TX. Good water, but dead plants between healthy ones.

Expert Analysis

Could be Oleander Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa, vectored by sharpshooters). Symptoms: brown leaf tips/margins, yellowing, branch death, spreads. No cure. Or insufficient water. Compare photos. Diagnostic details provided.

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