The laurel tree is often seen in gardens as a laurel hedge. But what to do when the laurel tree turns brown? Here you will find first aid tips.
Laurels can be found in many gardens. These are often used as a hedge because they become very dense very quickly. But the laurel tree also looks good on its own. But only if he doesn't suddenly turn brown.
This often happens over the winter. Especially when it's a long and cold winter. Many gardeners then think that the laurel has frozen and should be disposed of. But neither one nor the other is true here.
Lack of water is to blame
If the leaves turn brown on the laurel tree, it has nothing to do with the cold, but with a lack of water. Since the ground is frozen for a long time during a long, cold winter, no moisture can penetrate and nourish the plant. There is an acute lack of water, which the laurel tree responds to by shedding its leaves.
Don't rip out but clip
And you don't have to rip out the bush either, because it's not dead. Simply prune radically in the spring so that only the main branches are left. After a few days, the first shoots appear, and within three months the bush is splendidly green again. A little smaller, but green. And because laurel grows quickly, the hedge will be back in full force in two years at the latest.