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I just "heard" about this list on another list and
couldn't wait to subscribe or post!

I live in the Pacific Northwest, zone 6b/7a and
have been *seriously* gardening about 8 years. 
At first I was not a "shrub woman" (my
description), but have grown to love them
nearly as much as my roses and climatis.

Here are my questions:

I have a lilac (syringa vulgaris) 'Edward
Gardner,' (pink, if it makes a difference, which I
doubt) and for the last two years the stem tips
and leaves have blackened and wilted, including
most of the flowers, around blooming time. 
The first year we had a late frost and I
attributed it to this.  This year we had a lot of
rain, but warm weather, and it happened again. 

What is this and how can I prevent it
organically?  I have 3 other lilacs in my yard
and this does not happen to them.

Next problem:  amelanchier ?? 'Brilliant' (?), a
tree I planted about 3-4 years ago which is now
about 10-15' tall and has done well in its
location, even surviving some limb loss after
one of our notorious ice storms.  But this year,
the wettest May on record EVER here, on the
end of each stem, about 8" in length is a
covering of a rusty colored *something* that is
pretty gross looking and now of course the stem
tips are hanging loosely on the tree.  

I assume I should remove this and it was
because of the extremely wet May, since I've
never had this before, but I was curious what it
was and wanted to make sure just removing it
is sufficient.

Last question (for now).  Ampelopsis brev....
'Elegans' (I dare anyone WITHOUT help from
a book to remember that spelling!).  My plant
is about 2 years old.  I lost an earlier one in a
bad winter.  For the last two years it has come
back from the roots, gets about 5-6', doesn't
berry or flower, and then dies back again in the
winter.  I was sure it was hardy enough for my
zone.  Are they slow starters?  I don't remember
reading anywhere it is dioecious.  It is in some
shade, which I thought it liked.  It gets morning
sun and then several hours of late hot sun. 
Any suggestions?

I understand this list doesn't have a lot of
activity, but I hope some of you have the time
to answer a few questions and to tell me about
your gardens and experiences.
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