"brooklyn1" wrote in message
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Actually, it might not be a holly. This is in Rochester NY (zone
5-6-ish), eastern exposure, roots about 2 feet from blacktop driveway. A
friend just moved into the house two days ago. We have no idea how the
shrub was treated/managed in the past. Previous owner is very secretive
about it, since she's deceased. Wind/frost could be the issue, but I'm
wondering if soil could somehow be SO screwed up that it would cause what
you see in the pictures.

Two pictures:
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...g?t=1240166781

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...g?t=1240166793


Seems to be damaged predoninently to the driveway side. Being in the
driveway and at that low height at first I thought it could be damage from
hot auto exhaust but then I noticed it's right at the back door so it
could be someone has been tossing their dirty soapy mop bucket water. I
can see some smaller much lower plants there that don't seem affected so
maybe those are too low for the exhaust or are simply more tolerant or the
holly is shielding them from overspray. It's barely growing season there
yet, I'd leave it alone and wait... just don't idle an automobile/riding
mower there and don't be tossing dirty water there... looks like they
tossed the fercocktah liquid from the top step over the bush into the wind
and that's the result of blow back... could even be the result of someones
habit of constantly tossing the dregs of a beverage, hot or cold... I bet
my Crystal Palace w/grapefruit juice could do that, 'cept I never toss any
'cept down my hatch. Maybe that solves the mystery of left over beer.
You have to admit it's located perfectly for tossing dregs of drinks both
coming and going.


The plant is actually about 15 feet from the side door. I think we can
safely rule out dishwater damage.