Brown leaves in spring
Privet is considered to be evergreen, but with restrictions. In harsh winters it can lose part or all of its leaf dress. Fortunately, the bare branches sprout again in the following year. If these new shoots are brown in color, there is usually one cause: too much sun.
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The delicate new shoots are not shaded by old leaves and must be exposed to the full power of the sun. It may take a few days for it to get used to the light intensity and turn it golden green again. The brown leaves are just an optical problem, which will resolve itself over time when the leaves fall.
Brown leaves at other times
Extreme drought combined with a negligent water supply can also lead to brown leaves. Even very long wet periods can cause leaf discoloration.
Tips
If a still small gold liguster is too sunny in its location, transplanting should be considered. This prevents brown leaves.
Brown spots on leaves
If the leaves are not completely brown, but covered with brown and black dots, it can also be one illness Act. Presumably it is Leaf spot disease erupted. This disease tends to occur in humid summers.
- fight with preparations containing copper
- the speed of propagation is thus reduced
- no longer nitrogen-heavy fertilize
- the plant tissue must not become spongy
Verticillium
If the leaves not only discolour, but also curl up and dry off, the wilt fungus could be responsible. The fungus that lives in the soil cannot be controlled chemically. However, the soil in the root area can be replaced in order to alleviate the pressure of infestation.