Hello,
I am wondering if anyone has some words of wisdom here... We were donated 2 x elaeagnus bushes from a family member's allotment last autumn, and planted them in our front garden, where they seemed fine until fairly recently. They now however, seem to have gone a funny browny-bronzey colour all over the tips (which I'm not completely sure, but I don't think it's new growth) and there are a few discoloured areas (only a few leaves - have some tangerine coloured large patches on them - no 'rusty' residue under the leaves though). There are also a few whitish leaves and some very tiny white spots on some of the leaves, but there is no residue that transfers onto the hand at all when touched and I haven't noticed any grubs or bugs. The tips feel a bit rough, but are still springy, not completely dry and brittle at all - I thought maybe there was a possibility it's supposed to do this??!! Hmmmm, wishful thinking?
I have looked up whatever I can find on this type of plant online, but can't seem to find anything that matches the description of the symptoms.
I have uploaded some evening and afternoon shots of the plants on photobox for anyone that may be kind enough to have a quick look...? The link is: www.photobox.co.uk/my/album?album_id=105305895
I would welcome any ideas, thanks, Caroline.
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From what I can see the new growth seems normal and make sure you prune it back because they love to spurt. Can't tell with the white spots nor the yellow, maybe lack of nitrogen. Take to a garden center or university to see what it might be. I think I see thrips eating at the leaves. Plants look healthy otherwise and they can get scraggly without pruning.
Oh great! Thanks, was getting rather worried about it, but it did seem strange that the brown growth seemed to have so much spring in it and wasn't all dry. Can't find an awful lot of info on this plant online, so it was difficult to tell what's normal and what isn't...
Another thing to learn - something new everyday! Am very new to plants and horticulture (am trying to get underway with a home study course), so I'm very grateful for any information.
Thanks again,
Caroline.
Another thing to learn - something new everyday! Am very new to plants and horticulture (am trying to get underway with a home study course), so I'm very grateful for any information.
Thanks again,
Caroline.