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Is this acceptable? Cherry Laurel help!

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Wildandfern · 21/06/2025 12:23

Hi, I just had x10 Cherry Laurel bushes delivered. I'm fairly new to gardening. Quite a few of the leaves don't look healthy. I'm not sure if looks like fungal or sun burn etc. would you accept these as they are or would you contact the supplier. I chose a local supplier. If you did keep them what would your recommendations be in treating them? Thank you in advance! :)

Is this acceptable? Cherry Laurel help!
Is this acceptable? Cherry Laurel help!
Is this acceptable? Cherry Laurel help!
Is this acceptable? Cherry Laurel help!
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thatsawhopperthatlemon · 21/06/2025 12:27

Most plants will have some leaves that aren't perfect. Those are just a bit damaged, that's all, and nothing to worry about unless you paid ££££.

Wildandfern · 21/06/2025 12:50

Thank you, @thatsawhopperthatlemon for your reply. Should I prune them off or leave them be?

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BadWoIf · 21/06/2025 13:01

Prune the damaged bits off if they're bothering you, but do so outside and don't take the clippings (once you have a big laurel hedge) to the tip in your car with the windows closed! They release cyanide gas and there are stories of gardeners dying when doing this. I suspect these tales are probably urban myths, but back in the days of butterfly collecting, butterflies would be killed before mounting them, by putting them in a jar with a cut laurel leaf.

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