Cytisus battandieri leaf problem.....only had the tree two weeks and planted as per seller instructi

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• Paul B3 Posts: 3,154

  June 2019

  I planted and looked after this species (Pineapple Broom) a few years ago in a large garden I maintained ; full-sunshine and  neutral pH free-draining loam seemed its only requisite .

  Not sure about the leaf problem though ; was the plant raised in nursery conditions and then exposed to the elements ?

  Maybe the roots needed breaking up a bit if it had been potted for a long time .

  https://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/297463-moroccan-broom-leaf-problem
  

  Maybe this will give an inkling of a possible problem .
  

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• Bee friendly Posts: 35

  June 2019

  Thanks Paul.....should I dig it up again and break up the roots or just leave it to settle in? It has John Innes number 3 and fish,blood and bone in the hole with it and we did break the root up a bit and sprinkled it with root powder. Not sure if it came from a nursery because I bought it at a garden show. We followed the sellers instructions.

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• Paul B3 Posts: 3,154

  June 2019 edited June 2019

  Well , as you've only had it planted for two weeks I'd be inclined to do as you suggest .

  Lift carefully and gently tease the roots apart with a garden fork ; then keep moist especially at this time of year ( though with the forecast for this week you may not need to)!!!!
  

  Over the years I've found this stimulates root re-generation and leads to a more vigorous growth regimen .

  Good luck with it anyway , it's a very attractive plant with striking blooms !
  

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