Please help to identify

Beth · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:54 am Post subject: Please help to identify

Hello, We have just moved in and our new garden was empty. One very kind lady gave away two trees and many different plants, I really want to identify the tree and plants to be able to take care of them. Also please maybe someone knows what is happening with our tree, leaves are getting black. Million Thanks!

Ado 2 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:46 am Post subject:

Tree is Portugese Laurel could be a mix of cold wind damage and lack of watering 3 pic is Hydraenga then next Azalea ? Dark leaf is Viburnum Tinus Last one is maybe Rhodedendron or pos Azalea too. Others may be able to tell you exactly Good luck

Beth · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 11:39 am Post subject:

Thank you so much for your reply & help!! Smile

I am a beginner in gardening and just want to provide the best care for all of them Smile

Still hope the tree will survive! So I should water it more?

Margo · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 4:33 pm Post subject:

1?
2 Bay but not sure
3 ?
4 Hydrangea
5 Choisya
6 ?
7 Rhododendron
8 ?

Beth · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:00 pm Post subject:

Dear Margo, very grateful for your help Smile

I am so happy I have left all the plants coz now I know how beautiful they are! Especially Rhododendron Smile

Ado 2 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject:

1and 2 and the last one are Portugese Laurel Is it possible that some weed killer was sprayed on it either accidentally or ?

Beth · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:14 pm Post subject:

Dear Ado 2, Thanks Smile

we planted it 2 weeks ago, I am absolutely sure in our garden it wasn't sprayed but maybe that lady accidentally did? Hope so much to save it, will start from watering it more?What is strange that the front side is less black than the back part of it. The back is almost all black. Thanks!

Ado 2 · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject:

Looks like it's dying Take a the black leaves off. Check the soil see if it's dry. Have you been watering it as it's quite big and you only recently planted it. Did it look like that when you got it. ? Did you plant it straight away and not let the roots dry out ?

Silver surfer · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 7:54 pm Post subject:

5. Is not Choisya.
Looks like Pieris sp.

6. Viburnum davidii.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=Viburnum+davidii.&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAWoVChMIu83Xn4TyxgIVB10eCh3yngeW&biw=1536&bih=728

Beth · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:11 pm Post subject:

Hi Ado 2, Thanks for getting back! Smile

When we got the tree it was a bit dark & now it is almost full of dark leaves. I will take the black leaves off for sure and have already started giving him plenty of water! Hope to win the battle Smile

Thank you again so much for your help! Smile

Beth · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:14 pm Post subject:

Thanks Silver surfer Smile

I hope its Pieris coz I've wanted to buy it for a long time Smile

cutter12 · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Jun 2015 Posts: 4

...just a thought...but the wooden fence panel looks different than the rest?....has it been stained recently?...that can sometimes damage a plant....

Margo · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:01 pm Post subject:

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:28 pm Post subject:

Well spotted cutter12, it looks like a new fence panel and it is very odd that the side facing it is worse than the side facing out. Confused

Like Silver surfer, I think 5 is a Pieris and 6 a Viburnum davidii

I also noticed the Rhodo. shows signs of Vine weevil damage ( the notched leaves). They'll not have much effect on a Rhodo. but I'd watch out if you have pot plants especially Primulas, Strawberries or Fuchsias. I speak from bitter experience. Don't want to put you off - gardening is the best job/ hobby EVER!

Good luck!

Beth · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone with all of my heart for all your suggestions! Smile

Our new neighbour changed some panels in our mutual fence about
one week ago, hope so much its not the reason! Will definitely keep watering and watching it. Yes, I agree for 100% that gardening is the best job ever,
never could imagine I can ever become a real maniac gardener Smile

just wish I had more space Smile

Million Thanks everyone again Smile