Can you help me ID this problem?

19 years ago

I inherited this plant from the previous owner; I don't even know what it is... But I wanted to plant something next to it, and saw that this plant seems ill and I am not sure if the soil is the problem. It is still having a lot of new growths, but quite a lot of leaves have these dots on them that feels very rough, as if being pricked without punching through. I don't seem to see bugs around though. Sorry i don't even know how to describe the problem, well, a picture is worth a thousand words! Thanks!

the plant:

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the funky leaves:

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jean001
19 years ago
Looks like the bush has eugenia psyllid.

Take a look at this info from the University of Calaifornia
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7423.html

Here is a link that might be useful: Psyllids
confused_newbie
Original Author
19 years ago
Yeah the symptoms do look alike! I am planning to plant a blueberry bush next to this, and "eugenia psyllid" seems to prefer only one host, my blueberry should be safe right? Thanks!
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confused_newbie
Original Author
19 years ago
I followed the advice on the UC Davis website and cut off the new growths that are infected, only to discover that about half of the leaves are damaged! Can someone help me ID this plant, so that I can decide whether I should keep it or not? Thanks!
jean001
19 years ago
It's a eugenia.
confused_newbie
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks! I thought the eugenia is a fruiting plant? I haven't seen a single fruit / flower on this...
jean001
19 years ago
It will if you let it grow -- that is don't shear it. But then it can become humongous!
confused_newbie
Original Author
19 years ago
oops I just cross posted cuz i thought fruiting questions better asked in fruit forum! Anyhow, this eugenia is obviously not in very good shape because I've been here for a year and I haven't sheared it at all, till yesterday :) it hasn't flowered at all the entire year. thanks!!!