Q&A – My Schipp laurel got bad winter burn. How can I help it recover or should I replace it?
Question:
My Schipp laurel got bad winter burn. How can I help it recover or should I replace it?
Answer:
You could do either. Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner says if you want to replace it now would be a good time. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says because you are willing to replace it you can do an experiment: Prune off the dead wood and see if it comes back the way you want it. If not, pull it out and replace it.
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My Schipp laurel got bad winter burn. How can I help it recover or should I replace it?
Answer:
You could do either. Assistant Professor of Residential and Consumer Horticulture Natalie Bumgarner says if you want to replace it now would be a good time. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says because you are willing to replace it you can do an experiment: Prune off the dead wood and see if it comes back the way you want it. If not, pull it out and replace it.
Related Videos:
Protecting Landscape Plants in Winter
How to Prune Shrubs
Related Resources:
Winter Damage on Landscape Plants
Winter Burn