Possible cold damage

17 years ago

We are new to brugs, and have two "Betty Marshalls" which we love. We were gone for a couple of weeks, and came back to find the tops of the plants (they're about five feet high) with some shriveling and browning leaves. There had been a spell of cool weather (temps in the 40's and 50's daytimes) for a while, although it has been gorgeous for the past week. I am guessing this is cold damage, but wanted to check with you all whether there is anything else I should be worrying about.

Thanks in advance!

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iiiitara
17 years ago
It sounds like it is cold damage to me. What were the temperatures like at night time? Here in Southern California if we get frost, it normally only freezes back the top 6" to 1' of branches, and come spring the plants recover fine.
napdognewfie
17 years ago
What zone are you? It could be that they didn't have enough water if the temps didn't get any lower than that.

Linda
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karyn1
17 years ago
If your nighttime temps were close to or below freezing it likely is due to frost/cold damage. Fortunately it's just cosmetic and shouldn't cause any long term damage. Along with the shriveled foliage some of the small, new branches might have tip damage. I'd remove the affected foliage and let it be. I give a dose of B1 or Superthrive to my plants have been stressed.