Rose

Description:

This broadleaf deciduous shrub belongs to the Rosaceae family and consists of yellow rose blooms along with dried up buds and withered pale green leaves that contain holes. Rose slugs, more commonly known as rose sawflies (Hymenoptera), may have been present on the plant with these findings. The sole rose bloom that remains has dried brown edges along the yellow petals. While one main stem of the plant looks much more ill than the other, some leaves are still vibrant and green lightly rimmed in a true rosy red colour.

Habitat:

Located in Botanic Garden #3, Arboretum West, this rose shrub lives amongst the bark mulch on the western side of the small Siberian larch collection on the eastern side of the walkway. Where it grows, it is provided with plenty of sunshine and limited wind exposure due to the coverage of tall trees and shrubs within its surrounding. The plant seems to be sufficiently watered and the soil is damp to the touch.

Notes:

Common Rose Sawflies damage is displayed. In the spring when the plant and foliage begins to grow it may be examined on the underside and top of the leaves to check for any sign of pests. If found early on, individual insects should be picked off the plant and disposed of in soapy water before any significant damage to the plant occurs. In the case that pests persist, this rose shrub could be sprayed with an insecticidal soap. Although no current pests were found on this shrub, they have wreaked their havoc on the plant, devastating it for this growing season. Now there is relief for the rose shrub as the seasons change and settle into cooler weather as it begins to ready itself for the winter months. May next growing season bring it a better fate.