Infection can occur whenever temperatures are mild and moisture is on the needles. It is best to remove the plant rather than attempt control this disease with fungicides. Kabatina 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 oval, colorless spores.
See Phomopsis below. Kabatina juniperi 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 Kabatina is present, apply mancozeb. Phomopsis Twig Blight Tips of branches die and turn brown or ash-gray.