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Red-tipped photinia question
I had two of these side-by-side in my back yard, both about 15
feet tall. A couple years ago one turned brown and died, and I replaced it with a baby, which is now about 4 feet tall. Today the little one looks great, but two branches died from the base up on the big one. I cut those branches off, and some new red growth appeared. Not a lot, but some. But the plant in general looks bad. The leaves, while still green, are drooping as though the tree hasn't been getting enough water (which is obviously not the case). Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks. |
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Red-tipped photinia question
On Fri, 26 Mar 2004 09:29:00 -0600, Brian Anderson
opined: I had two of these side-by-side in my back yard, both about 15 feet tall. A couple years ago one turned brown and died, and I replaced it with a baby, which is now about 4 feet tall. Today the little one looks great, but two branches died from the base up on the big one. I cut those branches off, and some new red growth appeared. Not a lot, but some. But the plant in general looks bad. The leaves, while still green, are drooping as though the tree hasn't been getting enough water (which is obviously not the case). Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks. Yes, there is a problem in the soil which is causing leaf spot, leaf drop, and other annoyances with Photinia fraserii. I would not recommend using that plant, it is not a good plant to use with all the problems it has. |
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Red-tipped photinia question
Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank
heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank
heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank
heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank
heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank
heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm
putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm
putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm
putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm
putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
They are very prone to catching disease.
"Brian Anderson" wrote in message ... I had two of these side-by-side in my back yard, both about 15 feet tall. A couple years ago one turned brown and died, and I replaced it with a baby, which is now about 4 feet tall. Today the little one looks great, but two branches died from the base up on the big one. I cut those branches off, and some new red growth appeared. Not a lot, but some. But the plant in general looks bad. The leaves, while still green, are drooping as though the tree hasn't been getting enough water (which is obviously not the case). Does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks. |
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Red-tipped photinia question
You're insane and must be stopped!
Do not do it! Kudzu destroys the local eco-system you idiot. "jac" wrote in message ... I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
Thanks, your opinion and been noted, without result.
Chuck wrote: You're insane and must be stopped! Do not do it! Kudzu destroys the local eco-system you idiot. "jac" wrote in message ... I've planted Kudzu and am looking forward to the full coverage it provides.I'm putting up some lines(cables) for it to spread and make an shade arbor over a large area by the pool. I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? jac "N. Woolley" wrote: Photinia is a non-native invasive species just as bad as Kudzu. Thank heavens the red-tipped variety gets disease. The Chinese variety doesn't and is a huge problem in areas that are trying to maintain native habitat. Ligustrum and Nandina are also in the same category. Find something else to plant.... Evergreen Sumac or Texas Mountain Laurel maybe?? The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is having their spring plant sale soon. -Nancy |
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Red-tipped photinia question
I'm well aware of it's proclivity for growth... other
than that, what's the problem with Kudzu? Jac, I'm no expert on Kudzu, but in wetter climates, such as East Texas and Louisiana, its rampant growth takes over everything in its path. Wisteria is also considered a plague worse than locusts in those areas, but it's easily controlled and makes a nice plant around Austin. In Louisiana, wisteria could literally strangle a pine tree, while Kudzu would cover the tree and deprive it of sunlight. Gary Brady Austin, TX |
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