Whats wrong with my Bay Tree
Whats wrong with my Bay Tree
Asked on 20 Sep, 2008
This question is on Laurus nobilis
I have two bay trees in pots which have always done well. I add slow release fertiliser and some compost in spring and they are in a sheltered area where they get moisture when it rains (a lot this season !). This year they have started to look a bit unhappy and show signs of leaf curl, with browning of the tips, especially in the younger new growth. I read about an insect parasite, but can't see anything with the naked eye. Can anyone suggest what this is and what to do about it?
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21 Sep, 2008
The name of this is illness Sphaerotheca pannosa after i don't know the english common name
21 Sep, 2008
I remove all the dead leaves & jet spray with washing up liquid (diluted) using wahing up liquid bottle.It seems to work.
15 Oct, 2008
I have heard Epsom salts is good for bay trees, but do not know how much to give them, and when, I have a tree in a big pot , and it has started to go yellow,
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20 Sep, 2008
It is a great shame Bay Trees are liable to this attack. Mine all get it. I remove all infected leaves and shoots. I imagine Provado spray would keep them down , but removal is all you can do to existing damage and a close watch to remove any future attacks.