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Mountain laurel yellow leaves #773889

Asked October 01, 2021, 7:36 PM EDT

Leaves yellowing on mountain laurel. What should i do?

Baltimore County Maryland

Expert Response

Hi Eric,

This mountain laurel looks very healthy, my guess is the yellowing (chlorosis) is due to alkaline soil.  Add some fertilizer for acid loving plants to the soil.  My choice is Epsom's Hollytone which is an organic fertilizer.

Thanks for contacting us,

Judy

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied October 04, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT

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