On Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:20:13 -0500, "Debbie"
wrote:

Last summer, I planted four Photinia "Red Robin" shrubs in my front yard
because I loved the colour of their leaves and thought they would make an
attractive property divide. They have now almost doubled in size but when I
took a close look at them recently I noticed that they are absolutely
covered in some kind of leaf spot. I am not a knowledgeable gardener, but I
have read online that Photinia appear to be prone to leaf spot. I would
like to save the plants but am not sure what to do. Any advice would be
gratefully received.


Photinas are a bad choice for a hedge unless you're up to almost
constant pruning. Another poster says they grow to 12' -- more like 20
to 25'. As for the leaf-spot, check with your local extension agent to
ID the problem. Here's a site with pictures and info on Entomosporium
maculatum:

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/not...11/odin011.htm