![]() ![]() Most infected plants will show symptoms within a few years (if they are symptomatic hosts). When you buy plants at a nursery or online it is best to use a known reputable source. However, if the plant was imported into the UK by an individual passenger in their luggage then the risk of undetected infection is likely to be higher. Professional routes for import require a combination of inspection, notification and correct documentation which reduces the risk of infected plants entering the UK. Outbreak areas in Europe currently include Italy (Apulia, Tuscany & Lazio) Southern France (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Monaco, Occitanie and Corsica) Portugal (Algarve, Lisbon and Porto) Spain (Valencia, Madrid and Balearics). If the plant has been sourced from a region near a Xylella outbreak then the plant poses a higher risk. If the plant is UK sourced and grown (or grown from seed in the UK) then it poses a low risk for Xylella. (also known as hebe)Ī full and current list of Xylella host plants in Europe is available here.ġ. Is the plant displaying symptoms which are typical for Xylella infection?Ĭheck the image galleries of symptoms against your plants where you have concerns. For more information on the identification of these hosts and the symptoms of Xylella infection to look out for please click on the names below: High risk plantsĭefra have identified nine Xylella high risk plant hosts in the UK. ![]() If you are importing plants from outside the UK then this carries a higher risk for plant diseases including Xylella. ![]() Plants established in your garden for more than 5 years which have been previously healthy are also low risk. UK-grown plants or seeds pose a very low risk.
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