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- Q.Button Bush Question - You have Button bush information. What does that mean when my Button bush starts having yellow leaves? Thank you! Kristy.
- Q.Buttonbush Leaves Started Turning Reddish-brown - So, I just noticed my buttonbush has some leaves that are starting to turn reddish-brown, and I know it does ...
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Protaygo on
August 17, 2015
10Q.Button bush question
You have Button bush information. What does that mean when my Button bush starts having yellow leaves? Thank you! Kristy.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 18, 2015A.Yellowing leaves generally indicate a watering issue. Either to much or to little.
Bottle Bush do need regular water so if it has been dry and with the summer heat it likely needs more water.
2 to 3 inches of hardwood mulch can help with moisture retention.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm
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- Asked by
blacam00 on
September 3, 2020
Zone 7Q.Buttonbush Leaves Started Turning Reddish-brown
So, I just noticed my buttonbush has some leaves that are starting to turn reddish-brown, and I know it does this in the fall. This is my first year owning one and it is a relatively young plant. I live in NC, zone 7. Is this the time of year the leaves start changing or what is it? Just seems too early since fall doesn't technically start till the end of the month.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It does seem too early to change colors. Most buttonbushes turn yellow but there is a cultivar whose leaves change to coppery bronze in fall.
This could be a nutrient problem. I would have the soil tested at the local cooperative extension office.
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/common-buttonbush/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaves-turning-reddish-purple.htm
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