Photinia Woes - Knowledgebase Question

St. Helens, OR
Avatar for rc10741
Question by rc10741
March 26, 2000
We have several photinia shrubs. They have all developed brown spots on the leaves and some of the leaves have fallen off and shrubs are not looking very healthy. Is this a fungus and if so what can we use to cure the problem?


Image
Answer from NGA
March 26, 2000
Fraser photinia (Redtips) can be very susceptible to leaf spot which can kill the plants. This is a fungal disorder which enters the plant through young leaves. Prune off and destroy all affected leaves/branches. Pruning will encourage new growth towards the center of the plants, which will help make them look full and healthy. When the new red growth appears, spray with a fungicide. Apply per package directions until the foliage has matured. Be sure to spray ALL new leaves as they appear.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by RootedInDirt and is called "Botanical Gardens"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.