problem with newly planted Laurel

Gareth O\’Neill asked 14 years ago

I have a problem with a row of hedging I have had recently planted. I’m by no means a gardening expert but I believe the type of hedging to be prunus laurocerasus. It was planted roughly 16 weeks ago. The leaves on most of the plants have turned yellow are now shedding profusely. The hedge is situated next to a wall in the back garden and the garden itself has got underlay and loose stone on top. Please see the attached photo. This was taken when the hedges were first planted. Can you think of or see a reason as to why the plants are dying? I have a dog in the garden also and I was wondering if it could be his urine thats causing the damage? Can you tell if the hedge will recover?

1 Answers

Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago
Laurel can get a setback if planted bare-root and even from pots if conditions are challenging and it will lose leaves as a result.

No feeding, just water heavily once a week, 10 litres per plant, until there are signs of active new growth.

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