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Laurel Hedge leaves turning yellow!!

Dithering_Dad
Dithering_Dad Posts: 4,554 Forumite
Mortgage-free Glee!
Hi, about 2 weeks ago I planted a load of Cherry Laurels in my back garden, I made sure they were well watered in and durind this dry spell they have been watered each night. The leaves have started to go yellow on one of them, then a couple and now half of them seem to have yellow leaves.

They were a tad pricey so I dont want them to die off!! Any suggestions?
Mortgage Free in 3 Years (Apr 2007 / Currently / Δ Difference)
[strike]● Interest Only Pt: £36,924.12 / £ - - - - 1.00 / Δ £36,923.12[/strike] - Paid off! Yay!! :)
● Home Extension: £48,468.07 / £44,435.42 / Δ £4032.65
● Repayment Part: £64,331.11 / £59,877.15 / Δ £4453.96
Total Mortgage Debt: £149,723.30 / £104,313.57 / Δ £45,409.73

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  • Solomon_Broad
    Solomon_Broad Posts: 407 Forumite
    Any sign of pests? Or are the leaves going crispy?
  • Dithering_Dad
    Dithering_Dad Posts: 4,554 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    they seem to look as though they're new leaves, but are not. I dont think there are any pests.

    I'm passing this info on second hand because I work away during the week and my missus has been keeping me posted on the distressing hedge news
    Mortgage Free in 3 Years (Apr 2007 / Currently / Δ Difference)
    [strike]● Interest Only Pt: £36,924.12 / £ - - - - 1.00 / Δ £36,923.12[/strike] - Paid off! Yay!! :)
    ● Home Extension: £48,468.07 / £44,435.42 / Δ £4032.65
    ● Repayment Part: £64,331.11 / £59,877.15 / Δ £4453.96
    Total Mortgage Debt: £149,723.30 / £104,313.57 / Δ £45,409.73
  • paddy's_mum
    paddy's_mum Posts: 3,977 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Many plants suffer a thing called transit shock, and often the first sign of it is to lose some leaves, exactly as you describe. Keep watering your new laurel hedge generously and give it time. They are normally tough as old boots and I have no doubt that the plants will soon be sending out new leaves.
  • brindles01
    brindles01 Posts: 1,003 Forumite
    I agree with paddys mum - laurels do tend to sulk a bit if they are moved around from place to place. Hopefully this is what is happening to yours and they will recover but it takes a few weeks so don't panic yet!
    DTD - Doing Tesco Daily - while I still have vouchers!
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