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Leaves have turned green!

Leaves have turned green!

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My pot-grown Red Majestic was looking a lovely bronzy-red, but this summer it's turned a dull green. What would have caused this, and what can I do to restore the red foliage?

Thanks.
Posted: Sunday 19th of August 2012 05:26 PM

  • Re: Leaves have turned green!

    Shoot User
    It' meant to do that.
    Red Majestic is at its best in the spring as the new, bright red foliage emerges and begins to grow. As summer approaches and as the temperatures rise, the foliage turns to a dark burgundy and then by mid-summer the mature foliage turns to a dark green.
    The new foliage will emerge red and you will have double colour
    Replied: Monday 20th of August 2012 11:11 AM

  • Re: Leaves have turned green!

    Shoot User
    Oh, thanks for the reassurance Patricia. I've had it for 3 or 4 years now, and I haven't noticed it doing that before, but it's quite a small one so probably not very mature yet - don't know if that would make a difference, or maybe I just haven't been very observant before!

    Another query - how often should I re-pot it, and how will I know when it needs it?

    Thanks.
    Replied: Monday 20th of August 2012 03:10 PM

    • Re: Re: Leaves have turned green!

      Shoot User
      As it has a 4m height and spread I should imagine very frequently or it will be stressed and starved.
      Replied: Monday 20th of August 2012 09:48 PM

  • Re: Leaves have turned green!

    Shoot User
    Thanks again, Patricia.
    Replied: Tuesday 21st of August 2012 08:04 AM
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