Help - something killing my laurel
ij_joseph
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We have a mature laurel hedge that has suddenly started to die at the first tree. The hedge is about 10m long, 2m deep and 3m high.
I noticed a few leaves starting to brown earlier this year and then it spread.
with most of the leaf cover gone on one side I noticed fungus on the trunk. A couple of weeks ago I applied Tricho Protect to the leaves and ground.
a picture attached of the fungus.
the branch ends are dead from what I can see. Looking at the rest of the trees I can see some shot holed leaves. Otherwise it’s a healthy hedge.
looking for advice on what the issue could be. I have nematodes for vine weevils but haven’t used them yet.
I’m a bit clueless when it comes to gardening so advice welcomed
I noticed a few leaves starting to brown earlier this year and then it spread.
with most of the leaf cover gone on one side I noticed fungus on the trunk. A couple of weeks ago I applied Tricho Protect to the leaves and ground.
a picture attached of the fungus.
the branch ends are dead from what I can see. Looking at the rest of the trees I can see some shot holed leaves. Otherwise it’s a healthy hedge.
looking for advice on what the issue could be. I have nematodes for vine weevils but haven’t used them yet.
I’m a bit clueless when it comes to gardening so advice welcomed
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Some images here may help you id.
https://www.google.com/search?q=coral+spot+on+laurel+hedge&sxsrf=AJOqlzXf1yw7nzMQHEMUTlCVvzxMzNLY4w:1673381997739&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiiz7Hc6b38AhUJacAKHdR8CHkQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&cshid=1673382036915912&biw=1920&bih=1089&dpr=1#imgrc=U-om2hqohDLqqM
RHS info here
https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/coral-spot
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