Dear Customer,
WINTER FREEZE PLANT UPDATE #2 (SPECIFICALLY FOR LAURELS)
Good news! Since April 4th we have noticed some growth at the base of Laurels, specifically 'Schip Laurels'. This means while above ground the branches, stems, and leaves may be dead, the rootstock is alive. And, just this week on Monday, April 17th, we noticed some internal bud breaks on 'Otto Luyken' Laurels. With this updated information, here are three current options:
Continue to patiently wait.
Cut Laurels back to live wood and patiently wait for new growth.
Remove and replace your Laurels — the potential problem will be recommending a good replacement and availability.
My best advice is still to wait, but for those properties with upcoming events, in high profile locations, or owners and caretakers that simply must take action now, we can begin cutting back or removing and replacing. If you have a preference, please email justinstelter@gmail.com noting option 1, 2, or 3, or we will continue to monitor and update and take the appropriate action when the time is right.
Thank you for trusting JS Gardening with your landscape and gardening needs. We will send updates on other plants as we have them.
Sincerely,
JS Gardening Team