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- Q.Red Tipped Photinia 90% Red With Droopy Leaves - Photinia is about 4 years old, in a semi-sunny semi-protected position, has thrived till about 2 weeks ago when I ...
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- Q.Planting Spacing, For Red Tip Photinia - Info on plant spacing for red tip photinia.
- Q.How To Get Red Tip Photinias To Branch Out More - Will cropping help my red tip photinias to spread out so they will provide a hedge like appearance? If not, ...
- Q.What Pest Eat The Leaves Of The Photinia Red Tip - What pest eats the leaves of the photinia red tip?
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radcar on
October 29, 2011Q.Red Tipped Photinia 90% Red With Droopy Leaves
Photinia is about 4 years old, in a semi-sunny semi-protected position, has thrived till about 2 weeks ago when I started to notice that the leaves were not as perky as usual (seem to be half drooping), and around 70% of them have gone quite a deep red colour. There is new growth/flower coming through at the ends of many of the stems (looks like mini purple flower heads). I thought it may be dry, so watered it 10 days ago, but seems to have had no effect. Any ideas please.
Answered by
Heather on
November 5, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like a root rot, but there are a few that it could be, such as cotton root rot, phytophthora root rot or root rot stemming from poor drainage.
Check the roots and base of the plant for damage. You can try drenching the soil with a fungicide which will work on some forms of root rot. But some of the root rots are fatal once the plant is infected.
Keep a close eye on nearby plants. If they start to fail in the same way, than it is an incurable form of root rot and the plant must be removed ASAP or it will continue to spread.
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AMcCros on
January 29, 2012 - Answered by
Nikki on
January 30, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Prune photinia sometime during early spring through early fall--late spring, early summer being the best time. Unruly plants can be cut back 6 inches to the ground and will come back--annual pruning will help keep them maintained and manageable. They can take a pretty severe pruning, so you can cut them back to a manageable size without harming them.
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lulliloo on
January 30, 2012Q.Planting Spacing, for Red Tip Photinia
Info on plant spacing for red tip photinia.
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 30, 2012
Certified ExpertA.About 3 1/2 to 4 foot spacing should be sufficient. The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/growing-red-tip-photinia.htm
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Laverna on
February 28, 2012Q.How to get red tip photinias to branch out more
Will cropping help my red tip photinias to spread out so they will provide a hedge like appearance? If not, what can I do? I believe they were planted approx. 4 ft. apart.
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Nikki on
February 29, 2012
Certified ExpertA.When you cut photinias back, you can expect to see an increase in growth. Pruning often takes place in spring. You can simply prune them for shape as needed, which will result in fuller growth, or perform drastic pruning for unruly shrubs. 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. It should grow back nicely and you can expect to see 3 to 4 feet of new growth the very first year.
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midnyte on
March 17, 2012Q.What pest eat the leaves of the photinia red tip
What pest eats the leaves of the photinia red tip?
- Answered by
Heather on
March 23, 2012
Certified ExpertA.There are several it could be, from deer and rodents to slugs to beetles. What kind of damage are you seeing on the leaves? Are they being chewed off entirely, leaves and twigs (deer), or are you seeing small sections of the leaf chewed with chewing damage on the branches (rodents), or are their irregular holes in the inside of the leaves (slugs), or is it on the edges of the leaves (beetles)?
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midnyte on
March 27, 2012A.Mostly the edges of the leaves, but whatever it is it is eating most of the leaf, but I can't find anything around them and as cold as it has been I know the grasshoppers aren't out yet. I am in New Mexico and the rest of the plants don't seem to getting any damage to them, only the Photinia.
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vikster on
March 25, 2012Q.caring for shrub red tip photinia
My son cut all 8 of what became trees. They had not been trimmed for 9 years. Now the stumps have all new growth with that disease and I'm not sure what to do with them or how to keep them trimmed.
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 26, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Prune photinia sometime during early spring through early fall--late spring, early summer being the best time. Unruly plants can be cut back 6 inches to the ground and will come back--annual pruning will help keep them maintained and manageable. They can take a pretty severe pruning, so you can cut them back to a manageable size without harming them.
As for disease issues, photinia red tip is very susceptible to the fungus leafspot, called Entomosporium, that can defoliate photinia plants. Plant photinia in full sun and provide good air circulation. Remove and destroy fallen leaves,prune off diseased twigs. Avoid overhead irrigation. Fungicide sprays (such as copper-based products or neem oil) are also generally necessary for this disease, beginning from bud break and applied every ten to fourteen days until al lfoliage has matured. Mature foliage is no longer susceptible to infection.
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bobby1 on
March 28, 2012Q.Is Red Tip Photinia Plants deer resistant?
Is red tip photinia plant deer resistant?
- Answered by
Nikki on
March 29, 2012
Certified ExpertA.They are generally considered deer resistant, but deer will eat anything if they are desperate enough and even nibble on these shrubs on occasion. However, you could try placing other deer-resistant plants around the perimeter of your home or even protect the shrub with a cage. Deer usually steer clear of any plant that is fuzzy or prickly, extremely aromatic, or excessively tall or short.
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