leaf discoloration- should I worry?

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Posted by vmr423 z8b SC (My Page) on

Sun, Jun 22, 14 at 12:57

I noticed that my recently acquired Mt Vernon Noisette has some leaves with an odd pattern of browned tips. I'm inclined to think it's not anything to worry about- perhaps a little leaf scorch, or maybe due to the stress of shipping- but I wouldn't mind some reassurance, since I'm so new to roses.

I did Google for rose leaf problems, and didn't see any leaves with this pattern, so I figure that's probably a good sign.

Thanks, rose experts!

Virginia

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Posted by jerijen Sunset Z24 (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 22, 14 at 16:37

It LOOKS (at least to me) like the damage you get when spray runs down to the point of the leaf, and dries off there.

We're seeing a lot of similar discoloration here, after several years of drought, but for us, it is then usually accompanied by a white "edging" around the dead areas. That's mineral salts from our cr*ppy water, with no rain to clean out the environment.

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Posted by vmr423 z8b SC (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 22, 14 at 19:12

Thanks, jerijen- if it's just something cosmetic, it's no big deal- I expect it will grow prettier leaves eventually.

None of the 3 tea roses had anything similar going on, so I did wonder. I guess they were in a different area of the nursery or on a different spray regimen or something...

Thanks again,
Virginia

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