Blue Girl Holly Sudden Leaf Drop: Root Stress or Physical Damage

Newly Planted Holly Drops Brown Curled Leaves on Some Branches

Planted summer, 24 inches. 20% affected. Was making berries.

Expert Suggestions

Leaf drop from root/soil stress. Ensure deep, infrequent watering (especially in heat). Check for root-binding from pot. Examine affected branches for chewing/physical damage. Prune dying branches, monitor water.