Some Branches Dying of English Laurel Bushes - Ask Extension
We planted an English laurel hedge about a week ago. Some of the bushes have individual branches that are completely drying off and dying out. Some ar...
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Some Branches Dying of English Laurel Bushes #727261
Asked September 27, 2020, 2:30 PM EDT
We planted an English laurel hedge about a week ago. Some of the bushes have individual branches that are completely drying off and dying out. Some are smaller some bigger. The leaves remain green but they completely dry out. I pruned a few of them. Are we watering too much? Too little? Is this just stress from the plant being planted? We are watering about every 2-3 days.
Washoe County Nevada
Expert Response
It looks as though you planted your Laurel about a month ago during our still very warm temperatures. The drooping of limbs could just have been from transport and then actual transplant stress. The other would be a hot location with reflective rock and extreme heat.
How is the plant doing now?
How is the plant doing now?