Red Tip Photinia Pruning

The plant grows about 1 foot per year if left unattended. Propagate red tip photinia plants by taking stem cuttings during the mid summer months.

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Red tip photinia pruning!!!

The easiest method of photinia rejuvenation is to cut back the entire shrub at one time. This will ensure a further crop of new growth. Photinia red robin is grown for the spectacular new red foliage. Red tip photinia in these areas will also benefit from some selective pruning out of branches to allow better air circulation as the density of growth also adds to the severity of the disease.

Photinia red robin has a reason for pruning which is quite particular. Red tip is a pretty easy plant when allowed to grow without much pruning but when it is cut back the tender new growth is exceptionally susceptible to a fungal leaf spot disease that can defoliate. Cutting back photinia shrubs that are single healthy specimens in these areas or in southern areas that are unaffected by this leaf spot is perfectly okay. Red tip photinia is a common choice for hedges especially where it is possible to provide the constant pruning needed to maintain the shape and promote the ongoing formation of new red leaves.

Photinia tolerates cutting back to about 6 inches above the ground. Prune the red tip photinia by cutting new shoot growth over 12 inches long to half their size. Prune back quite hard after the foliage has faded to a dull bronze. It can be a good choice for hedges and privacy screens in areas where deer are a problem as these animals tend to leave the shrub alone.

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