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Photinia care requirements
water
Regularly when establishing. Moderate once established.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Photinia
- fiber_manual_recordSmall red to dark brown spots on leaves that enlarge with grey centers
- fiber_manual_recordSpots merging into larger blotches on heavily infected leaves
- fiber_manual_recordSignificant leaf drop, especially on lower and inner branches
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Common causes in Photinia
Caused by the fungus Entomosporium mespili, spreading via water splash and favored by prolonged wet, humid weather and dense, poorly ventilated hedging.
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How to treat photinia leaf spot in Photinia
Remove and destroy fallen and infected leaves, prune to open up dense growth, and apply fungicide during wet periods on plants with a history of infection.
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Preventing photinia leaf spot in Photinia
Avoid overhead watering, prune hedges to improve airflow, and avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer that promotes soft, susceptible growth.