Red tip Phontias (Frazeri)
Have heard that the Red tip Phontias are very susceptible to a number of
diseases. Also, have read that the Frazeri variety of this plant is less susceptible to these diseases. We plan on planting approximately 180-200 feet of hedges in our backyard, and really like the looks of the Phontias. Would appreciate any information regarding pros and cons of this plant. Thank you, Ron Blocher |
Red tip Phontias (Frazeri)
Red Tips are (IMO) the worst possible landscape plants available. When
planted in rows, such as hedges, they have a habit of growing (or not) at different rates. Some quickly grow huge and the one next to it may not grow at all. Every time I have moved to a different house there has always been Red Tips which I have jerked out of the ground with a chain and hauled to the dump. Something like Ligustrum would make a much better hedge. Dave "Ron Blocher" wrote in message news:ik2ia.319458$S_4.273745@rwcrnsc53... Have heard that the Red tip Phontias are very susceptible to a number of diseases. Also, have read that the Frazeri variety of this plant is less susceptible to these diseases. We plan on planting approximately 180-200 feet of hedges in our backyard, and really like the looks of the Phontias. Would appreciate any information regarding pros and cons of this plant. Thank you, Ron Blocher |
Red tip Phontias (Frazeri)
"Dave W" wrote in message ...
Red Tips are (IMO) the worst possible landscape plants available. When planted in rows, such as hedges, they have a habit of growing (or not) at different rates. Some quickly grow huge and the one next to it may not grow at all. Every time I have moved to a different house there has always been Red Tips which I have jerked out of the ground with a chain and hauled to the dump. Something like Ligustrum would make a much better hedge. Dave "Ron Blocher" wrote in message news:ik2ia.319458$S_4.273745@rwcrnsc53... Have heard that the Red tip Phontias are very susceptible to a number of diseases. Also, have read that the Frazeri variety of this plant is less susceptible to these diseases. We plan on planting approximately 180-200 feet of hedges in our backyard, and really like the looks of the Phontias. Would appreciate any information regarding pros and cons of this plant. Thank you, Ron Blocher I agree! They do poorly in any sort of alkaline soil, needing frequent/constant fertization. I tore out several from my yard -- if a bird farted they dumped leaves. One specimen plant might be easy to maintain, but 200 feet. There are probably better choices. Good luck, Phil |
Red tip Phontias (Frazeri)
On Mon, 31 Mar 2003 21:22:22 +0000, Ron Blocher wrote:
Have heard that the Red tip Phontias are very susceptible to a number of diseases. Also, have read that the Frazeri variety of this plant is less susceptible to these diseases. We plan on planting approximately 180-200 feet of hedges in our backyard, and really like the looks of the Phontias. Would appreciate any information regarding pros and cons of this plant. Photina is a terrible plant for hedges. It's the lawn maintenance company's friend though. They will grow quickly to your desired hight but then you'll have to hedge them up to 6 times a year to keep them there. I'd suggest that you go to a few different nurseries and ask then what they have for hedging shrubs. -- Http://yard-works.netfirms.com |
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