Laurels aren't doing well at all

Hi Gardeners,

I wonder if anyone knows what might be happening to my newly planted laurels. Leaves seem to be eaten / damaged / diseased on many of the plants. I've included pictures. Any help would be appreciated.

They are being watered every day unsing a slow drip pipe.


(Being eaten??)


(Leaves with holes)



(Leaves missing from this stem)


Many Thanks,

Dave

 

Hi Dave, welcome to GC. I'm afraid I'm not much use on this but it does look as if something is eating them. You might just be having a visit from the vine weevil. If you are then imidacloprid is the stuff to use. If you Google it I am sure you will find a supplier. But make sure first that that is the cause.

 

Hi Dave, welcome to GC. I'm afraid I'm not much use on this but it does look as if something is eating them. You might just be having a visit from the vine weevil. If you are then imidacloprid is the stuff to use. If you Google it I am sure you will find a supplier. But make sure first that that is the cause.

 

Some of us will be pleased when the new software goes in.

 

Dave, the browning on the leaves, and the holing look to me like scorch. The bare stems, however, look quite different, any chance of a close up photo?