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Brown/crispy edges of newly planted laurels

dtroachdtroach Posts: 7
in Problem solving
Hello. 

I hoped that I could get some advice on an issue I’m having with newly planted laurels at the front of my house.

As soon as they went into the ground they showed signs of brown edges of the new growth. I thought it may have been due to the hot weather but it appears to be happening still now the temperature has eased. I have been watering (I thought plenty but perhaps this is part of the issue???) as well as feeding with a blood, fish and bone product. It still seems to be happening. 

I would be extremely grateful for any advice or suggestions that forum members may have. 

Thanks in advance. 

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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Could it be water damage? Do you wet the leaves when you water them in the sun?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • dtroachdtroach Posts: 7
    Hi B3,

    Thanks for the reply.

    No, I'm careful to water the soil at the base of the plants rather than shower the entire plant with water. Usually water early in morning or in evening when the sun has gone off the plants. I'm completely at a loss as to what is happening. 


  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I wouldn’t worry about that, just nip of the top leaves, they’ll shoot out further down and make a nice thick hedge from the bottom.  Don’t feed anymore, they won’t need it. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    edited August 2018
    Imagine occupying a semi-shaded room , never going outside , & maintained  at a consistent equable temperature for the first few years of your life .

    Suddenly you are exposed to extreme heat , drying winds, and light like you've never experienced !

    This maybe what has happened to your laurel shrubs . There is a 50/50 likelihood they have been nurtured and 'pampered' in a polytunnel ; they havn't been acclimatised to growing outdoors .
    They will recover , just keep on with the watering regimen .
    They are as tough as the proverbial 'old-boots' , and shouldn't pose any problems in the future ; other than when they do 'get going' , their vigour may surprise you .

    PS  As Lyn states , pruning now will induce a more compact manner of growth .
  • dtroachdtroach Posts: 7
    Fantastic, thanks both. Yes, I had heard that once established they can take a good deal of whatever is thrown their way. Really appreciate the benefit of your help! 

    D
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