90+ Red Tip Photinia Care

Be sure to provide a well drained soil so that it isn t too wet. In this article we shall look at the planting instructions besides some red tip photinia care tips.

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ensemble Red tip photinia care!!!

It is important to provide the red tip photinia with a few basics to maintain a healthy plant and avoid photinia disease. Pruning photinia properly can increase air circulation and access to sunlight which the plant needs for energy. Plants should not be pruned in their first three years. Trimming red tip photinia will give your plant the size and shape that you require and will as stated before encourage the growth of those lovely red tips.

Photinia fraseri commonly known as fraser s photinia or red tip photinia is an evergreen shrub with new leaves that grow in burgundy making a striking contrast with its dark green mature foliage. Care of red tip photinia. Select a planting location for the red tip photinia that is well draining and has full sunlight conditions. Red tip photinia will grow to a height of 10 to 12 feet and requires pruning during the spring and summer months to keep the hedge shape.

Creamy white blooms appear in mid spring. Photinia plants also prefer full sun but it can tolerate partial shade. Red tip photinia is a fast growing evergreen shrub that can reach a height and width in excess of 12 feet. Also known as fraser photonia it is an excellent low maintenance shrub for hedges and privacy screens.

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