Q.Leaves Turning Yellow On Potted Plant
I have a potted plant (please see attached photo) that’s been doing fine for a while. I water it (nice soak) about once a week. It sits in a shady area near the house. Never gets any direct sun. Over the last month or so some of its leaves have been turning yellow. I have 2 questions… 1. Does anyone know what type of plant this is? No, I didn’t plant it and also no, I don’t have access to the person who originally planted it. 2. What could be causing its leaves to turn yellow, and what can I do about getting it healthy again? Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

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That is Prunus laurocerasus , or the Cherry Laural.
It is probably being overwatered. Watering on a schedule will almost always lead to overwatering at some point, as the soil will dry out at different paces depending on the environment.
If this container has a drainage hole, then you can water once the soil dries down COMPLETELY to 3 or 4 inches. If it does not have a drain hole, then you will want to wait until the soil dries more than halfway down the container between waterings.
If this receives any rainfall, then it will likely never need water unless there is a drought, and if there is no drainage, will need to be protected from excessive rains.
This article will help you to care for the plant:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cherry-laurel/growing-cherry-laurels.htm