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- Q.Our Bay Trees Leaves Are Curled, Very Dry And Don’t Look Healthy. The Plant Has Been In A Pot, Outside And Healthy All Summer - The pot was in a hessian sack with a plastic bag around so possibly no drainage for the water/moisture
- Q.Bay Leaf Tree - What is the life span for a bay leaf tree?
- Q.Why Does My Bay Leaf Plant Have Black And Sticky Leaves? - It is in a pot on the balconyPort
- Q.Bay Tree/shrub Situation? - My bay shrub is very close to the house and drains. It is about 10 feet tall. Would it be ...
- Q.Bay Leaf Color Change In New Plant - Is my bay leaf plant ok with a color change? Leaves have light areas.
- Q.Bay Leaf - The leaves are curling, otherwise it looks healthy.
- Q.My Sweetbay Tree Has Limbs With No Leaves And Seems To Be Struggling. Should I Prune Limbs With No Leaves? - In general, what should I do to make this tree more healthy?
Asked by
davids845 on
September 14, 2018
DH4 6EUQ.our bay trees leaves are curled, very dry and don’t look healthy. The plant has been in a pot, outside and healthy all summer
The pot was in a hessian sack with a plastic bag around so possibly no drainage for the water/moisture
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 17, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This sounds like a fungal issue, which could have definitely been the product of the bag. You will likely have to repot into fresh soil, and when you go to water it in, then replace 1/4 of the water with peroxide to kill off any of the remaining infection.
After the treatment and repotting, you can continue to care for it as normal. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/container-grown-bay-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
September 20, 2018Q.Bay Leaf tree
What is the life span for a bay leaf tree?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 21, 2018A.These trees can live many decades, if cared for properly. Here is an article with more information on their care:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-tree.htm
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October 12, 2018Q.Why does my bay leaf plant have black and sticky leaves?
It is in a pot on the balconyPort
- Answered by
drtreelove on
October 13, 2018A.It is likely a sooty mold growth on the honeydew excretions from an insect pest.
This article explains what is going on. Control the insect pest and you will effectively control the sooty mold.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
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notsogreenfingers on
April 26, 2019
Whitley bayQ.Bay tree/shrub situation?
My bay shrub is very close to the house and drains. It is about 10 feet tall. Would it be best to take it out?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 26, 2019A.Their roots are actually quite shallow so you will need to decide the depth of your drain system.
Small shrubs should be planted at least 2 feet from a house foundation, medium shrubs about 3 feet and tall shrubs 4 to 5 feet away. An 8-foot shrub next to a six foot shrub should be spaced about 7 feet apart.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 1, 2019Q.bay leaf color change in new plant
Is my bay leaf plant ok with a color change? Leaves have light areas.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 1, 2019A.Yellowing leaves could be watering issues, disease, pests or even nutrient issues.
These links will help refresh you on care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-tree.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/container-grown-bay-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2019Q.Bay leaf
The leaves are curling, otherwise it looks healthy.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 18, 2019A.Curling leaves could indicate a pest issue, disease or even exposure to a herbicide.
Some pests are so small they are difficult to see. Inspect the leaves and bark for any other clues.
Neem Oil is a good treatment for pests.
Here are some links for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-spots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
apetril on
May 28, 2019
Barnegat, New JerseyQ.My sweetbay tree has limbs with no leaves and seems to be struggling. Should I prune limbs with no leaves?
In general, what should I do to make this tree more healthy?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2019A.If they have died off; try bending them. Do they bend or just snap off?
If they are alive you may want to leave them still, unless this is how you want to shape your tree.Trim away brown or damaged leaf tips in the late spring. Prune the top of the bay tree to limit the height as desired.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/cutting-back-bay-trees.htm
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