Laurel bush problem disease, insect? Solution please - Ask Extension
The bush seems to be eaten, is it disease or something eating it, any ideas would be great please
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Laurel bush problem disease, insect? Solution please #370371
Asked October 16, 2016, 11:11 AM EDT
The bush seems to be eaten, is it disease or something eating it, any ideas would be great please
County Outside United States
Expert Response
Actually the plant looks like the nutrition/water regime might be off rather than the foliage being eaten. When Plants don't get enough or too much water, too much of a nutrient, fertilizer, etc. the edges of the leaves can dry out or die. After time the dead areas are brittle and with wind/movement can break off looking like they were eaten. You might do a soil test to check your pH and make sure the plants are watered thoroughly once a week with 1" of irrigation or rain and that the soil drains well so it doesn't drown the roots.