Is my cotoneaster lacteus meant to look like this?

[RoganJosh]

The leaves are turning yellow and falling off. I planted it in September so I'm not sure what it does each year yet. It looks sad though.

[funnyperson]

the ground underneath looks very dry and the non-yellow leaves dont look happy either
perhaps give it a bucket of water?

[RoganJosh]

They don't, do they. I don't think the soil is dry, it's just wierd coloured topsoil. I've been keeping it all fairly well watered and it rained last night. I'll give it some more though. X

[RoganJosh]

Oops, automatic kiss!

[funnyperson]

I suppose as it is young you could dig it up and inspect the roots and pot it in a well drained pot and nourish it a bit before replanting.

Thats if it doesnt respond to watering ie a fortnight or so. You could also lightly fork in some compost at the base

[RoganJosh]

That's a good idea. I suppose it's possible there's an air pocket underneath it or something, or I've missed it when watering in favour of the smaller things.

Thank you.

[StaceyAndTracey]

Is it against your house wall ? If so , it might be too close and getting no rain because of the eaves

[funnyperson]

Or it could be a disease try looking under the leaves

[RoganJosh]

It's the garage, but it's also near a fence, close to the corner. I wonder if it is massively in need of water, given the yellowness.

I did look under a leaf and wondered if it looked a bit furry/white dusty. I'll have a better look tomorrow at some more leaves.

Thank you!