Help with an ailing laburnum

adamadamant · July 2019

My friend has been asking me for some advice. She has a laburnum which is ailing dreadfully, after a good spring. Photos attached. There doesn't seem to be any sign of pests, or fungus, and if she snaps a twig is it still green inside. I suspect it is suffering as a result of last year's drought, but I would welcome any other thoughts. Also I dont know what to advise her to do if it is in severe stress. Can anyone help?

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adamadamant · July 2019

Also, although I havn't seen the shrub myself it does occur to me from the photos that it is between a rock and a hard place, ie the house and the wall, and is probably pretty stressed for water at the best of times?

Help with an ailing laburnum

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