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- Q.I Have Two Potted Hollies Outside. They Have Been Doing Well Except For Some Insect/fungus From Time To Time. New Growth Already - this year. Today, after a hard rain, I notice that they have dropped old leaves at an alarming rate. What ...
- Q.Shrubs Similar To Holly For Shady Area - I’m trying to mimic an area that is in the sun that has holly bushes. Can anyone suggest shrubs/bushes that ...
- Q.Can I Get Help On What To Do For The Holly Tree I Have. We Have A Holly Tree That We Have Had For 19 Years And It Is Not Doing Go - od. I have put ironite under and around the tree and wat ering it well. I will attach a photo ...
- Q.My Holly Tree - My very young holly tree has berries,but they are white. Will they turn red?
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June 22, 2022Q.I Have Two Potted Hollies Outside. They Have Been Doing Well Except For Some Insect/fungus From Time To Time. New Growth Already
this year. Today, after a hard rain, I notice that they have dropped old leaves at an alarming rate. What is wrong? We live in East TN where the weather has been hot and I have not watered them as often as I should. Maybe this would cause the leaf drop? Generally, the leaves look to be lightening instead of being deep green and some have dark spots...not necessarily shriveled or brown, but just touching a stem will knock often several leaves....the older leaves, not the new growth. Also, I have sprayed them for insects and fungus. Drainage is good as well. Plants are about three or four years old.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 29, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It is likely stress related from the lack of water and hot days. Plants in containers are more vulnerable than those in the ground. Leaf scorch can also be a possibility, along with holly leaf spot. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/leaf-scorching-in-holly.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/holly-leaf-loss-in-spring.htm
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- Asked by
An Kuhlman on
July 13, 2022
Cleveland, OH 44081Q.Shrubs Similar To Holly For Shady Area
I’m trying to mimic an area that is in the sun that has holly bushes. Can anyone suggest shrubs/bushes that look like holly that can grow in a mostly shady area?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 15, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Many Holly shrubs can grow in shade, as well! The American Holly is known for being a woodland shrub, so it is native to shaded areas.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/american-holly-trees.htm
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July 21, 2022
Fort Worth 76131Q.Can I Get Help On What To Do For The Holly Tree I Have. We Have A Holly Tree That We Have Had For 19 Years And It Is Not Doing Go
od. I have put ironite under and around the tree and wat ering it well. I will attach a photo and if anyone can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.If it has not been fed during this time, then I suspect that soil fertility may be low. You can test for these factors.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
This collection of articles will help you to grow your shrub to its potential:
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Lynbow on
October 3, 2022
BL6 6HFQ.My Holly Tree
My very young holly tree has berries,but they are white. Will they turn red?
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BushDoctor on
October 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It depends. Some have white berries, some have red berries, and some have green or yellow berries. It will all come down to what type that you have.
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October 6, 2022A.Thank you BushDoctor, so if the berries are white now will they not change colour. Sorry if I sound a bit dim, I'm not a brilliant gardener, but I've always wanted a holly tree with lovely red berries to look Christmassy? over the season. I don't know type of holly free it is. Thank you again.
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