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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 10, 2011
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    Sounds like you have the pruning part down--this would be an acceptable method for cutting the plant down without harming it. As for companions, nearly anything sharing the same or similar growing requirements, as well as those complementing the shrub's red-colored growth, would be suitable. This is more a personal preference.

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    roseman on
    April 17, 2011
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    Using a fungicide called Banner Maxx or its generic and cheaper form called Honor Guard should do the trick. There is also a product called Mancozeb that works very well. The Mancozeb will leave a bit of yellowish powdery residue on the foliage which is part of how it works.

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2011
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    Remove and destroy fallen leaves, prune off diseased twigs. Avoid overhead irrigation. Fungicide sprays (copper-based products) are also generally necessary for this disease, beginning from bud break and applied every ten to fourteen days until all foliage has matured. Mature foliage is no longer susceptible to infection.

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    Nikki on
    April 20, 2011
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    An even fertilizer (8-8-8 would be fine) would be good. Fertilize once in spring and once in early fall.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 24, 2011
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    Prune your Photinia anytime between spring and early fall, with late spring/early summer more acceptable. Red Tips are excellent candidates for rejuvenation pruning. To rejuvenate the plant, cut it all the way back to the ground...to about 6 inches from the ground.

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    Nikki on
    May 3, 2011
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    About 3 1/2 to 4 foot spacing should be sufficient. This article should help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 7, 2011
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    Plant them at the same depth they were growing in the pots. Planting too deep will cause the slow demise of the plants. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm

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