Goldliguster lives up to its name and drives out golden-green foliage. Sometimes, however, he gets carried away with brown-colored specimens. That we don't find it attractive is one thing. But are they also a serious symptom of a deficiency or even illness?
Brown leaves are not normal for the Goldliguster
Brown leaves in spring
Privet is considered evergreen, but with limitations. In harsh winters, for example, it can lose part or all of its foliage. Fortunately, the bare branches sprout again the following year. If this new growth is brown, it usually has one cause: too much sun.
The tender new growth is not shaded by old leaves and has to expose itself to the full force of the sun. It may take a few days for it to get used to the light intensity and sprout golden green again. The brown leaves are just an optical problem, which will solve itself over time through leaf fall.
Brown leaves at other times
Extreme drought combined with a neglected water supply can also lead to brown leaves. Even very long wet periods can cause leaf discoloration.
tips
If a small gold liguster is too sunny in its location, a transplant should be considered. This prevents brown leaves.
Brown spots on leaves
If the leaves are not completely brown, but covered with brown and black spots, it can also be a disease. Leaf spot disease has probably broken out. This disease tends to occur in humid summers.
- fight with preparations containing copper
- the speed of propagation is thus reduced
- no longer fertilize with nitrogen
- the plant tissue must not become spongy
verticillium
If the leaves not only change color, but also curl up and dry up, the wilt fungus could be to blame. The fungus that lives in the soil cannot be combated chemically. However, the soil in the root area can be replaced to reduce the risk of infestation.