I think it was the lime from the farm: you just have to see the affect of salt spray from winter roads that brown Yew.
I have a Yew in my clay soil, though I improved the drainage somewhat and it was in a pot for years before - it was not getting enough water and nutrients in the pot. It turned dark green from almost yellow within weeks.
I would be tempted to add an ericacious liqduid feed and a high nitrogen feed.
blackest - hope you can solve the problem- it could really be either reason. Check if the ground's sodden - if it's looking ok then it most likely is the lime and you'll be able to cut the damaged bits out.
Darn it Verdi- I'll have to wave my wand and create a huge wet bog round blackest's yew just so you're wrong you little devil.....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Verd- if we were really smart we'd have asked blackest if any other plants had the same damage! D'oh!
You're right about always learning - I've learned loads already from the forum too. It's been great to have experienced people to ask and we can have a bit of a giggle on the way!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I have similar issue with four yew saplings I've moved. I know they are up against it in my clay soil and they aren't in the shade but I have two others that have done incredibly well over the years. I don't know if these saplings are just in shock or have too much or too little water. Is there any way of telling? Or is there recommended approach when unsure?
When they were planted they each went into a slit of fine top soil with plenty of organic matter and the root was well above the patchy bed of underlying clay that is down about 15 inches. I have fed them with a liquid feed and am aware the current weather is not favourable being either very wet or quite warm sun.
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I think it was the lime from the farm: you just have to see the affect of salt spray from winter roads that brown Yew.
I have a Yew in my clay soil, though I improved the drainage somewhat and it was in a pot for years before - it was not getting enough water and nutrients in the pot. It turned dark green from almost yellow within weeks.
I would be tempted to add an ericacious liqduid feed and a high nitrogen feed.
Thanks for all the advice, i'll suggest the ericacious liquid feed and high nitrogen feed and see if that perks it up.
blackest - hope you can solve the problem- it could really be either reason. Check if the ground's sodden - if it's looking ok then it most likely is the lime and you'll be able to cut the damaged bits out.
Darn it Verdi- I'll have to wave my wand and create a huge wet bog round blackest's yew just so you're wrong you little devil.....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Verd- if we were really smart we'd have asked blackest if any other plants had the same damage! D'oh!
You're right about always learning - I've learned loads already from the forum too. It's been great to have experienced people to ask and we can have a bit of a giggle on the way!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I have similar issue with four yew saplings I've moved. I know they are up against it in my clay soil and they aren't in the shade but I have two others that have done incredibly well over the years. I don't know if these saplings are just in shock or have too much or too little water. Is there any way of telling? Or is there recommended approach when unsure?
When they were planted they each went into a slit of fine top soil with plenty of organic matter and the root was well above the patchy bed of underlying clay that is down about 15 inches. I have fed them with a liquid feed and am aware the current weather is not favourable being either very wet or quite warm sun.
Thank you. I'll leave them alone and see how they go, perhaps oddly they are growing noticeably and that alone gives me some hope.