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zakzakzakzak Posts: 178
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Sorry forgot to post pics.

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    zakzak said:
    Sorry forgot to post pics.
    ?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • zakzakzakzak Posts: 178
    I've posted pics on here before so many times. But for some reason I now cannot do it???????
  • zakzakzakzak Posts: 178

  • zakzakzakzak Posts: 178
    Sorry about the delay of pics. They were too big and I haven't a clue how to resize. So scree.nshots.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    What is it you want help with though?
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • zakzakzakzak Posts: 178
    The leaves have all curled and gone dry. I'm not great at gardening problems. It was really healthy one day next day it was looking sad
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It'll be wind or sun, or a combination. That tends to fry the foliage. It'll recover though, especially if you re locate it so that it isn't getting full on mid day sun for long periods.

    The soil level is very low in the pot though. That won't be ideal for it either. If you can take it out, and add more soil/compost in the pot, then put it back in, that will help. The soil level should be around an inch from the top of the pot.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • zakzakzakzak Posts: 178
    It only gets sun in the morning for about 3hrs. It's very sheltered were it is. It's been in same place (new compost and pot) for around 18mths. Never no issues.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    It's very typical of sun and/or wind damage. Morning sun can also affect them adversely, especially in spring after a frost, or in hot spells in summer. 
    If it's never had the soil amended, or refreshed/added to, that won't help either. 18 months is a long time in the same growing medium, and compost is no use for a shrub or tree long term in a pot. They need a soil based medium.
    Anything potted needs far more attention than in the ground. 
    If it's dried out at any time too, that isn't ideal. They need pretty consistent moisture, and good drainage. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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