Why are my wax leaf ligustrums leaves turning brown in July.?

Question

Plants lower leaves are turning full brown, no spotting. They were planted/fertilized in May, recieves full sun w/good drainage.

Answer 1

could be not enough water, spider mites, or fungus

Answer 2

Normally you would water an outdoor palm in a pot once per day or once every other Day. The plant would take what it needs by capillary action and about half would evaporate. If you are one of those who soaks the entire plant right through when you water, then every other day is fine. It seems that you have added too much fertilizer. Palms grow in sand sometimes; so in a situation like that, a teaspoon of fertilizer, depending on the type ( some, especially a green plant mix, one teaspoon per gallon of water) is all that you would need. Do not give your plant any more fertilizer and revert to the formula mentioned above. Your plant is drunk and needs to recover. Boaz.