Just bought this Garrya Elliptica on-line. The leaves seem paler than a previous one I had in another garden and this one is mottled in parts. The leaves to my previous Garrya were a deeper glossier green. Does it seem healthy to you?
I'd be disappointed with that. I should think it's been in the same pot and not looked after for ages. I don't think it's dying it could be potted on and fed and cheered up
This is an email I sent yesterday to the nursery....I wasn't satisfied with the response so contacted GW for advice.... Me: "The leaves are pale and some are discoloured. Ive had one of these previously and the foliage was much deeper green. This one seems slightly unwell to me". Nursery response: "The spotting tends to happen on the old leaves which is natural on all evergreens, these leaves eventually drop. This wont affect your plant in anyway". I would like to complain ....what argument would you suggest from here?
Have a look under Problems - autumn leaf spot is explained. Then it's up to you what to do. I think your plant will be fine with some TLC though Good luck
Billericay - Essex
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Just for interest...this nursery were defensive and unwilling to accept responsibility for this neglected condition of this £40 shrub. Best offer was I returned the shrub (100 miles away) for a refund!
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Me: "The leaves are pale and some are discoloured. Ive had one of these previously and the foliage was much deeper green. This one seems slightly unwell to me".
Nursery response: "The spotting tends to happen on the old leaves which is natural on all evergreens, these leaves eventually drop. This wont affect your plant in anyway".
I would like to complain ....what argument would you suggest from here?
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/popular/garrya/growing-guide
Have a look under Problems - autumn leaf spot is explained.
Then it's up to you what to do.
I think your plant will be fine with some TLC though
Good luck
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.