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Diagnosing English Holly Bark Marks and Winter Leaf Drop

Two Issues

  1. Horizontal bark holes: Sapsucker woodpeckers—drill for sap, eat attracted insects. Harmless.
  2. Leaf/berry drop: Winter burn from cold wind. Recovers with new growth.

Action

  • Wait for full leaf-out, then prune any dead branches.
  • No treatment needed for sapsucker holes.

Key Takeaway

Sapsucker damage is cosmetic; winter burn is temporary. Patience reveals true damage.

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