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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 15:57:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 15:57:02 GMT Has anyone had a problem with their Philadelphus? this one has some of it's branches shriveling. Forgotten it's name.

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 19:24:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Jun 11, 2011 19:24:54 GMT Nope my mock orange is fine still flowering too . Altho i have other plants tht are looking like that im wondering if its down to the dry weather??

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 19:31:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jun 11, 2011 19:31:58 GMT My first thought too Floydie but I have been watering. becides why just some branches? They as you know are tough old things aren't they.

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 20:03:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 11, 2011 20:03:37 GMT My Philadelphus is fine - but one of the Acers has what must be wind scorch on some leaves. Could that be the problem, do you think?

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Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 20:09:59 GMT

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Post by peony on Jun 11, 2011 20:09:59 GMT

Floydie, I think you are probably right and its because of the dry weather. I have a Berberis darwnii, normally tough as old boots, and I noticed today that one complete branch has turned brown and the leaves are falling and I think this is because it is in a very dry position under some large ash trees.

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Mock Orange Jun 11, 2011 22:37:47 GMT

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Post by floydie on Jun 11, 2011 22:37:47 GMT

I water most days too (If i miss i water first thing the next morning).
Its very open here the dryness and wind come hand in hand when it does rain under the trees remains dry (This is were i have plants that too have dry stems/leaves).
My Mock orange is only young still in a pot and is closer to the house so is more sheltered so maybe as above its down to the area in the garden coupled with the current dry weather?

merlin
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Mock Orange Jun 12, 2011 6:43:59 GMT

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Post by merlin on Jun 12, 2011 6:43:59 GMT

After reading your comments I feel happier now and will assume it's the weather. I have another tucked away in a dry but sheltered corner that's doing well so maybe it's the cold winds we've been having. I'll snip out the dead/dying bits and hope it recovers.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Mock Orange Jun 12, 2011 12:16:32 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jun 12, 2011 12:16:32 GMT my Physocarpus Darts gold is suffering from the weather too Merlin, the same colour leaves, in fact it's looking very sorry for itself

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Mock Orange Jun 12, 2011 14:25:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jun 12, 2011 14:25:14 GMT If we don't get some summer soon I'll be having similar symptoms ;D

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Mock Orange Jun 12, 2011 14:57:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 12, 2011 14:57:20 GMT I think I already have! 'Flaming June'? Hmmmph!

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,750	Mock Orange Jun 12, 2011 16:25:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jun 12, 2011 16:25:44 GMT Jun 12, 2011 14:25:14 GMT merlin said: If we don't get some summer soon I'll be having similar symptoms ;D I do hope you don't go brown and crispy round the edges ;D

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Mock Orange Jun 14, 2011 18:45:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Jun 14, 2011 18:45:34 GMT It's getting worse by tha day , not me, the plant! I took a couple of cuttings this morning.

floydie Full Member Posts: 119	Mock Orange Jun 14, 2011 20:40:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by floydie on Jun 14, 2011 20:40:21 GMT Oh no any other idea what it could be???

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Mock Orange Jun 14, 2011 21:10:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jun 14, 2011 21:10:54 GMT I'm sorry to hear that, Merlin. It doesn't sound too good, does it?

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,970	Mock Orange Jun 14, 2011 21:12:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jun 14, 2011 21:12:08 GMT Is it near an oil tank which could be leaking? I ask this because it happened to me at my last place and it was the same plant - Philadelphus coronarius aureus. It would certainly be a co-incidence.

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