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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Red-tipped photinia question
I "tried" to grow some & it all died - no kidding.
"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 |
Red-tipped photinia question
The problem is not the plant, it's the people who plant it. It's a horrible
thing to introduce that to this area. On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 15:36:49 GMT, jac opined: 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 |
Red-tipped photinia question
Ever driven thru Kentucky or Tennesee???
Miles and miles of Kudzu... That's the one thing that has stopped me from planting it! Horribly invasive. You are likely to live to regret having planted it. Want full coverage with little water use? Do what I did and plant the local wild muscadine grape! At least it's a local plant and good for xeriscaping, and the chickens like the grapes if I don't want to make jelly or wine out of them. ;-) I finally have my green privacy fences and it only took 3 years. Those vines get huge fast, especially if you DO water them. Honeysuckle is also good, as is oriental jasmine, or even english ivy. Ivy is good for shaded areas and in fact, seems to do better for me in the shade. Won't stand up to dog trampling tho' ;-( As much as I adore my BC, I'm almost beginning to regret adopting her. sigh Almost. She is such a wonderful pet that I forgive her the plant destruction. K. In article , escapee wrote: The problem is not the plant, it's the people who plant it. It's a horrible thing to introduce that to this area. On Sat, 27 Mar 2004 15:36:49 GMT, jac opined: 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 -- Sprout the Mung Bean to reply... "There are many intelligent species in the universe, and they are all owned by cats! -- Asimov ,,Cat's Haven Hobby Farm,,Katraatcenturyteldotnet,, http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...user id=katra |
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