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Leylandii

LynfromSeaLynfromSea Posts: 133
in Problem solving
My friend has a pruned Leylandii which screens her compost area but some patches of brown leaves are occurring. Is this due to sun damage or something more sinister. It looks a bit of an eyesore.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    If it's been cut back into old wood, it won't recover. That's the big problem with most conifer, not just leylandii.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,847
    Could it be aphids?
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Probably just dry as well if it hasn't been cut back recently. Aphids  really don't cause problems for leylandii.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Most likely from cutting back into the old brown wood.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
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