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- Q.Cherry Laurels And The Neighbour - I have recently planted four cherry laurels about 2.5ft high near to a fence that separates my neighbour and I. ...
- Q.Browning Leaves On A Cherry Laurel - The tips and edges of the leaves start by shrivelling, whilst still green, then turn crispy and brown around the ...
- Q.What’s This On Cherry Laurel Leaves? - Hi I’m very new to gardening and this laurel is my first and only plant in my garden. I will ...
- Q.Can Anyone Tell Me What Type Of Tree This Is? - Spotted this lovely tree whilst walking yesterday. Can anyone tell me what it is?
- 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 ...
- Q.I Have A Laural Tree And It Seems To Have A Lot Of Wasps/bees Flying Around It - I have looked through the branches and cannot see an nest. Could it be due to aphids as the some ...
- Q.Cherry Laurel’s - I planted nine 4ft cherry Laurel's last week,a lot of the leaves have gone brown and shriveled up,I planted them ...
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Princesskitty on
June 16, 2019
MarlboroughQ.Cherry laurels and the neighbour
I have recently planted four cherry laurels about 2.5ft high near to a fence that separates my neighbour and I. She had asked I move them because she fears they’ll take the nutrients from the soil for a rose bush she has her side. Any thoughts?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Well... One thing is for certain. They will compete for nutrients, though it is likely that the plant established first will win, leaving the other a bare bundle of dead sticks.
It is best to avoid planting near other established plants when they are larger in stature. There will always be some level of competition at the root level.
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- Asked by
Field.a on
July 29, 2019
Sw66ppQ.Browning leaves on a cherry laurel
The tips and edges of the leaves start by shrivelling, whilst still green, then turn crispy and brown around the edges. They look and feel burnt. Does anyone know how to stop this or make them better?!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 30, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This will be considered a severe fungal infection. This is usually caused by wet conditions that remain too wet for far too long, allowing the infection the perfect environment to reproduce.
Prevention is going to be your best defense, as this can become quite tedious to treat. Obviously, you cannot control the weather, so you may have to defend against it!
DOLOMITIC LIME and WETTABLE SULFUR, when used together, will prevent, and kill most infection. You will want to use about a cup of Lime, and about a teaspoon of sulfur.
If you cannot find these in your area, then you will want to check online, as most online nurseries will ship with no issues.
You will also want to treat the above-ground portions of the plant with a fungicide as well. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Novice Pete on
February 4, 2020
RG41 5HJQ.What’s This On Cherry Laurel Leaves?
Hi I’m very new to gardening and this laurel is my first and only plant in my garden. I will be buying more but my only plant has these black dots underneath and some leaves are looking like they're being eaten. I don’t want to buy more in case it damages the new plants. Please see pictures
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Uh-oh...
I see a powdery mildew infection, a bacterial infection, and insect damage.
Likely, two of those came from too much moisture, humidity, or watering. The insect problem doesn't help either.
These problems will definitely infect anything else near it. You will need to take off any black spotted bacterial growth, and treat the powdery mildew with a fungicide, while using an insecticide to get rid of the insect issue.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/using-lime-sulfur-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/bacterial-leaf-spot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cherry-laurel/growing-cherry-laurels.htm
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Novice Pete on
February 4, 2020A.I only purchased this plant two weeks ago from a garden centre. Would you ? Am I best taking it back?
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Kirsty1callaghan on
April 6, 2020
Bexley KentQ.Can Anyone Tell Me What Type Of Tree This Is?
Spotted this lovely tree whilst walking yesterday. Can anyone tell me what it is?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That would be Prunus Laurocerasus or the Cherry Laurel. Here is an article that will give you more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cherry-laurel/growing-cherry-laurels.htm
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rakhbari on
April 18, 2020
Campbell, CAQ.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.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.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
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foleyalford on
May 22, 2020
RM11 3THQ.I Have A Laural Tree And It Seems To Have A Lot Of Wasps/bees Flying Around It
I have looked through the branches and cannot see an nest. Could it be due to aphids as the some of the leaves have holes.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It could be, but your photo did not come through. In the meantime, here are some articles to help you with pest control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
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izzie.anderson1956 on
May 24, 2020Q.Cherry Laurel’s
I planted nine 4ft cherry Laurel's last week,a lot of the leaves have gone brown and shriveled up,I planted them in compost with bone meal can you please help as they cost a lot of money thanking you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photos did not come through.
This sounds like transplant shock. Usually, this is caused by overwatering while the roots are trying to get established. This suffocates them and will leave you with a sick looking tree.
These articles will help you to make an attempt at correction, and care for the shrub:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cherry-laurel/growing-cherry-laurels.htm
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