My new sky holly is losing leaves at the bottom.

Question

There is no brown or yellow, but the do look “milky” compared to the others.

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Answer 1

This can be expected for new transplants. This is especially true for summer transplants. This is not recommended.

It is best to do transplants in Spring to avoid excessive stress, since transplanting is already stressful for the shrub.

Just keeping good care will be the only treatment, until it takes to its spot. This article will help you to care for them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/care-of-sky-pencil-holly.htm