Viburnum tinus

I think this is a Laurustinus? It's about 2m tall. Leaves are in a bad way, lots of holes. A bit of Googling suggests it's being eaten by Viburnum beetle? If so, how can I help it survive?!

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It looks like viburnum tinus not sure how to treat the beetle mine had a problem with its leaves last year I've gave it a really hard prune and it is responding well @AmandaTa

Hi, you can try just pruning hard back, I have had limited success with that. The other treat is a bug killer, sprayed in spring when they hatch out, and also in Autumn when the adults are laying eggs. I have had better success with that. Hope that helps

Thanks @joanboston @carolgs - should I prune it all the way back to the wood, or leave some green? Happy to do the former if that might help it!

As hard back as you dare

I cut mine back to wood no leaves at all give it a feel as well @AmandaTa

I cut mine back to wood no leaves at all give it a feel as well @AmandaTa