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- Q.Transplanted Ligustrum, Should I Pull Them - I transplanted two ligustrum in between already mature ligustrum. They’ve slowly been dying and I think I may need to ...
- Q.Our Ligustrum Was Sprayed With MSM. All Branches That Were Directly Hit Seem To Be Dead, Yet Growth On The Backside Is Occurring. - We are in South Georgia and are trying to determine our best course of action to renew/encourage survival of the ...
- Q.My Handyman Pruned A Ligustrum In My Yard Today. I Made The Mistake Of Walking Away When He Was Doing It. He Trimmed It To About - three or four feet from the ground. Will this damage the plant? Will it return to full growth next spring?
- Q.Why Is My Waxleaf Ligustrum Ailing? - The upper half of this plant's leaves are all browning, and some leaves are drying out completely. I increased watering ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Waxleaf Privet? - Is this from a fungus, or something else? It’s getting the right amount of water. How can I save it? ...
- Q.Waxleaf Legustrum And Chinese Plum - Our 35 year old waxleaf legustrums are turning brown and leaves falling after several days of ice and snow. Will ...
- Q.Why Is My Sunshine Ligustrum Leaves Turning Brown - Why is my sunshine ligustrum leaves turning brown. I planted it a month ago bright yellow no leaves are brown
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cburkholder88 on
July 21, 2020
79707Q.Transplanted Ligustrum, Should I Pull Them
I transplanted two ligustrum in between already mature ligustrum. They’ve slowly been dying and I think I may need to pull them and start over. Soon after planting the leaves all fell down like they were wilting. I assumed over watering so did not water for 5 days. I took off all dead leaves (which is almost the whole thing) and have been watering every few days but there is no new growth
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I wouldn't move them again. They are probably suffering from transplant shock plus it's the worst time of the year to transplant. That is best done in spring or fall. Keep them well watered but not saturated and make sure they don't sit in water.
Did you get most of the rootball when you moved them? That can make a big difference in their recovery.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Shelli.Dubberly on
October 11, 2020
31513Q.Our Ligustrum Was Sprayed With MSM. All Branches That Were Directly Hit Seem To Be Dead, Yet Growth On The Backside Is Occurring.
We are in South Georgia and are trying to determine our best course of action to renew/encourage survival of the plants. What are your recommendations?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.We have exactly the article you need here! Read this for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/herbicide-plant-damage.htm
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astronomer49 on
November 15, 2020
Falls Church, VAQ.My Handyman Pruned A Ligustrum In My Yard Today. I Made The Mistake Of Walking Away When He Was Doing It. He Trimmed It To About
three or four feet from the ground. Will this damage the plant? Will it return to full growth next spring?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Ligustrum tolerate severe pruning well, but it should be done soon after flowering. He may have cut off the blooms for next spring if you have a blooming variety.
They grow quickly so it should be fine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm
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lital on
November 22, 2020
San JoseQ.Why Is My Waxleaf Ligustrum Ailing?
The upper half of this plant's leaves are all browning, and some leaves are drying out completely. I increased watering frequency and quantity but it had no effect. Is this a fungus? or a problem with the roots? Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to diagnose the issue at hand. I would guess that overwatering has lead to fungal infection. You may need a fungicide. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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lital on
November 29, 2020
San JoseQ.What Is Wrong With My Waxleaf Privet?
Is this from a fungus, or something else? It’s getting the right amount of water. How can I save it? Thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to diagnose the problem. If it appears to be bacterial or fungal, then I would recommend using a fungicide, and backing off on the watering quite a bit.
This article will help you with fungicide use:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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Darlene Huebner on
February 27, 2021
78750, Austin, TXQ.Waxleaf Legustrum And Chinese Plum
Our 35 year old waxleaf legustrums are turning brown and leaves falling after several days of ice and snow. Will bushes this size and age survive? The other shrubs are Chinese Plums. Any help for either? We live in Austin, TX and hate to lose these beauties.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Likely, they will do just fine. Both specimens are hardy below your zone.
Since they are not accustomed to the change in weather, they will need time to recover before they look "normal" again. This won't really require any extra input on your part, though.
Here are some articles that will help you to care for both:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cherry-plum/cherry-plum-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm
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May 19, 2021Q.Why Is My Sunshine Ligustrum Leaves Turning Brown
Why is my sunshine ligustrum leaves turning brown. I planted it a month ago bright yellow no leaves are brown
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here's some info for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ligustrum/growing-ligustrum-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00
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