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Can anyone identify why the leaves on this young bay tree have orange / brown marks on them? At first it looks like rust but the marks are not raised, they are embedded in the leaf tissue.
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I do not think there is a "problem" as in infection.
More likely it got cold or wet.
Also take it out of the small pot and put it in a bigger one - much bigger as in 24 inch pot or much easier dig a hole and plant it. But that presnt pot is way too small.
In such a small pot getting the watering right will be difficult, apparently this can cause the problem in your picture. They are hardy.
I have seen similar marking on my bay (8 to 10 foot of it) usually after inclement weather, the leaves usually are fine and may fall off eventually. Just use better/prettier ones to cook with. -
some good info on Bay trees here:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/Profile?pid=364
I find bays pretty hardy. During really hard winters a couple of mine looked dead. I cut them back pretty much to ground and two years later they are nearly 8ft again. I think yours needs a bigger pot, with some fresh compost/feed. I would pick the worst of the leaves off - you will be surprise how quick it will pick up in the next few weeks if we have a bit of warm weather. Don't over water.Comment
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Thanks both of you for the advice. Sounds very good and I will follow it.Comment
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As said my Bay is a good 8ft and a good bush.
Fledgling Robins use it to practise their flying skills (about 0% initially).
They climb the Bay, jump out flapping like maniacs to the Maple, about 6 foot away and lower.
Fall through that (finer branches/twigs) to the ground.
Walk back to the Bay, climb it and start again.
Great way to spend a warm day, watching what is best described as crazy Robins learning to fly.
Normally takes 2 days.Comment
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Sounds like a good subject for a Youtube video!Comment
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