Red Robin Trees With Crusty Dry New Shoots

Question

I have two ornamental red robin trees which have survived fine over winter. New shoots on both trees are red but crusty and dry. Old leaves seem to be unaffected. Any help would be appreciated

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Answer 1

Sounds like photenia leaf spot. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/pruning-photinia-shrubs.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htm