It is possible for both Kabatina and Phomopsis twig blight to occur on the same plant. If only Kabatina is present, apply mancozeb. Phomopsis Twig Blight Tips of branches die and turn brown or ash-gray. These remain on the shrub for many months. Larger branches can be invaded and girdled.
Microscopic examination reveals both oval and long, thread-like colorless spores.
See Kabatina above. Phomopsis juniperovora Prune and destroy infected twigs and branches. It is possible for both Kabatina and Phomopsis twig blight to occur on the same plant. If only Phomopsis is present, apply azoxystrobin, thiophanate methyl.