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Is my Lonicera dying?

alan2004alan2004 Posts: 2
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Hi,

I wonder if anyone can help.

I've got a Lonicera hedge and bush and both are looking poorly.

The more serious issue is the hedge. Picture 2 shows about two feet on the right hand side has died. I can replace it but am worried that the rest may die anyway. Any thoughts?  

Then there are also pictures of the bush where the leaves are turning a reddish brown.




Picture 1. Hedge close up.



Picture 2. Hedge.




Picture 3. Healthy hedge leaves close up.





Picture 4. Hedge close up including yellow leaves.





Picture 5. Not the hedge but a bush. It has lost all it's body and seems to be falling away.



Picture 6. Close up of bush leaves.

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    IMHO it's not the best plant for a "tall" hedge. Great if you want something about 2 feet high, but , in my experience, this is how they end up if they're left to  get tall. 
    I'd cut it back next Spring and keep it shorter.
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They also like plenty of moisture - they never fare as well in drier conditions.
    Cut it back hard, as Hosta says, and let it get some air around it, and it should revive.

    You can take a bit off it now as well.  The autumn and winter rain will help it.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • alan2004alan2004 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the advice, Fairygirl and Hostafan1. I appreciate it.
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