Re: different looking red tip photinia

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Posted by Newt on April 10, 2003 at 08:17:48:

In Reply to: different looking red tip photinia posted by kodie on March 26, 2003 at 20:38:43:

: Recently purchased 26, 7gal, 7ft tall, red tip phontias for use as a privacy hedge in the back yard. Currently 23 are bright red and growing madly! However 3, in a row, look very different... no red tips, not full and beautiful, dull colored, not wilting but lots of new buds on the branches. No apparent disease on the leaves. Should I replace them or what?

Hi Kodie,

If it was me, I would replace them all with something that will last longer and not be a disease magnet. With that said, you might just have two different varieties. You should have a guarantee with your purchase. I would suggest you take them back where you purchased them from along with one of the ones you really want and do an exchange.

Good luck,
Newt

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: : Recently purchased 26, 7gal, 7ft tall, red tip phontias for use as a privacy hedge in the back yard. Currently 23 are bright red and growing madly!  However 3, in a row, look very different... no red tips, not full and beautiful, dull colored, not wilting but lots of new buds on the branches.  No apparent disease on the leaves.  Should I replace them or what?  


: Hi Kodie,

: If it was me, I would replace them all with something that will last longer and not be a disease magnet.  With that said, you might just have two different varieties.  You should have a guarantee with your purchase.  I would suggest you take them back where you purchased them from along with one of the ones you really want and do an exchange.

: Good luck,
: Newt



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