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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 8, 2011
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    Petite Rouge Photinia is the most compact photinia and is ideal for small spaces or mass plantings. Fraser Photinia typically grows 12-18 feet high and 8-12 feet wide, much bigger variety. This article will help you with the shrub's care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 10, 2011
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    Treat the plant with neem oil. It is both a fungicide and a pesticide, so it will treat both scenarios. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 12, 2011
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    Photinia is very susceptible to the fungus leaf spot, called Entomosporium, that can defoliate photinia plants. 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. Neem oil can be used as well.

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    Nikki on
    May 14, 2011
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    In general, the space between plants should be one-third to one-half their mature spread. For example, Photinia has a mature spread of about 6 feet, so they should be planted 2 to 3 feet apart to create a hedge.

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    Nikki on
    May 15, 2011
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    In general, the space between plants should be one-third to one-half their mature spread. For example, Photinia has a mature spread of about 6 feet, so they should be planted 2 to 3 feet apart to create a hedge for privacy.

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    Nikki on
    May 16, 2011
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    Water when normal rainfall does not provide the preferred 1 inch of moisture (weekly) that most plants prefer.

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    Nikki on
    May 17, 2011
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    While they transplant very easily, yours are somewhat large, so this can make the task a little trickier. The best time to do this would be between the end of October and the beginning of February, during dormancy. Dig the soil from around the plants about 18" from the trunk to about a spades depth. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and deep enough to accommodate each plant. Cut the shrubs back about 1/3 before moving and water well.

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