Mahonia problem (leaves turning yellow/red and falling)
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Bill2015 Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Posts: 76 Location: Rolestown
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 11:25 am Post subject: Mahonia problem (leaves turning yellow/red and falling) |
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Hi guys,
I have a Mahonia I planted about 2 months ago. It has not really developed much and now some of the leaves are turning red and yellow (see photos) and falling off. Anybody got any idea what I can do?
Thanks,
Bill
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Sue Deacon Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 31 Dec 2014 Posts: 2029 Location: West Fermanagh
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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They look like older leaves. Although Mahonia is evergreen It still loses leaves at this time of year. My Myrtle plant looks really moth-eaten at the moment. It is shedding last years old leaves and the new ones are still tiny.
I'd leave it alone to settle in and make sure it has enough water (not too much) while it gets use to it's new home.
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Bill2015 Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Posts: 76 Location: Rolestown
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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Sue Deacon wrote: |
I'd leave it alone to settle in and make sure it has enough water (not too much) while it gets use to it's new home. |
Thanks Sue. That is great to know.
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Greengage Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 3129 Location: Kildare
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Sue it also does not like direct sunshine, its probably due to stress as it settles in. Be patient.
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Good guy Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Feb 2013 Posts: 2593 Location: Donegal
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Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Newly planted trees and shrubs will spend their first year or so growing roots out in to the surrounding soil. Only when they have developed a good root system will they put on significant above-ground growth. As Greengage says, patience!
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