Laurel Hedge Disease - please help!

Discussion in 'Pests, Diseases and Cures' started by HenryKelly, Aug 27, 2015.

  1. HenryKelly

    HenryKelly Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2015
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +0
    Hi, I wondered if anyone might be able to help, my hedge has dropped most of its leaves and is covered in little white things. I don't think they are aphids as there is no sign of anything moving.

    Any ideas? Its covered head to toe, even the branches

    see pics
    [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  2. HenryKelly

    HenryKelly Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 2015
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    Ratings:
    +0
    its ok, a colleague has said its something call Marshmallow disease. I need to go to the garden centre and ask about it apparently.
     
  3. shiney

    shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2006
    Messages:
    63,928
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired - Last Century!!!
    Location:
    Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
    Ratings:
    +124,870
    Wow! :hate-shocked: Not seen that before :scratch:. I have a few hundred feet of laurel hedge so would be interested if it's curable. :)
     
  4. Sheal

    Sheal Total Gardener

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2011
    Messages:
    36,193
    Gender:
    Female
    Location:
    Dingwall, Ross-shire
    Ratings:
    +54,705
    It looks like scale insect infestation to me Henry.
     
  5. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    51,627
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +95,736
    Never heard of marshmallow disease.
    It looks a bit fungal to me.:scratch:
     
Loading...

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice