Blackthorn troubleshooting

DrFunkenstein · May 14, 2022

I have a small blackthorn (prunus spinosa) I got from a nursery which I repotted the beginning of April. Since it was from a nursery it had a large amount of fine roots, but also some large thick roots circling the nursery pot. When repotting I removed a large amount of roots to deal with these large circling ones but did leave a good amount of fine roots.

Since then it has been fine, steadily putting out some new grown and more buds. But I recently noticed some leaves are starting to become mottled or yellow, are curling a bit and a few have gone crispy at the edges (see pictures).

It is potted in mainly pumice with some perlite and composted bark. I can't see any visible pests, a few aphids have looked like they are trying to move in but a friendly spider has taken up residence and seems to be doing a good job of catching them, not seen many on the leaves.

Is this anything to be worried about? If so what can I do about it

sorce · May 15, 2022

Pics!

Sorce

Shibui · May 15, 2022

So much depends which part of the world you live in. You can add a location to your personal profile so that it shows each time you post. That will give valuable clues to add to questions like this one.
Photos are also good because some members may be able to pick up subtle things that may be helpful that you have not even noticed.

DrFunkenstein · May 15, 2022

sorce said:
Pics!

Sorce

I have no idea why the pictures didn't attach, let's try that again. I'll update my profile, but for info I'm in South UK.

sorce · May 15, 2022

Soil pics could help too.

Is that a pond basket?

Other care notes could help.

Sorce

DrFunkenstein · May 15, 2022

sorce said:
Soil pics could help too.

Is that a pond basket?

Other care notes could help.

Sorce

It is a pond basket, yes. It has been out in full sun recently, has been outdoors 100% of the time, is wet at the moment because it just rained but is watered when the top inch or so of the soil is dry.