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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 15, 2018
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    This is highly recommended for improperly maintained shrubs. This is much needed every year to maintain the best health possible. You will notice that when it recovers it will look better than it ever has. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/pruning-photinia-shrubs.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 19, 2018
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    Are you referring to taking cuttings? I'm not sure that the picture shows what you are referring to. I think the wrong photo may have been uploaded. I see a spider.

    If you are referring to taking cuttings, then you will just want to watch them. They may not need any water until it roots. The soil must be almost completely dry before watering again. Leaving them too moist will cause rot.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 25, 2019
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    You can hard prune these shrubs.
    I do suggest though that you prune 1/3 of the shrub at each turn.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/rejuvenating-red-tip-photinia.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 26, 2019
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    It is possible that the roots were heavily damaged during the move, or not enough of the rootball was salvaged. If you can include some photos, then I can get a better idea of the damage.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 13, 2019
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    This is highly debated subject.

    Ideally, you prune these off, because they make caring for the shrub extremely difficult later on. You want space near the ground to be open so that there can be airflow to avoid disease.

    If you choose to keep them, tying them up may prevent them from gaining their own structural strength since something will be doing that for them. Sometimes, they do develop properly that way, but it leaves the branches open to sprouting at the base, which will further your pruning problem later on.

    I know it is hard to prune off so much growth at once, but it will help the structure in the long run, but should you keep them, I would leave them alone completely until you see how they will contribute to the structure.

    This article will give you information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/rejuvenating-red-tip-photinia.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 22, 2019
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    I would treat for a Leaf Spot fungus.
    Apply a recommended fungicide at the first sign of disease or when new growth starts, and repeat application every 7 to 14 days. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. However, the use of fungicides for management of Entomosporium leaf spot is most effective when initiated early at new leaf emergence, and continued regularly until leaves become mature in early June. Then, applications should be made when conditions favor disease development (immediately following rainy periods). Fungicides do not be applied during hot, dry periods.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 19, 2019
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    The best location for this shrub is one that has full sun or partial shade. Plant it in well-drained soil in locations that get good air movement.
    Avoid wet soils, as this can lead to root rot.
    Water the plant once a week at the base during dry periods, and avoid getting the leaves wet.
    These articles will help refresh you on care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/red-tip-photinia-fertilizer.htm

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