by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Photinias, Shrubs
Yes, these are one and the same. A related species is Photinia serrulata (Chinese photinia) a coarser texture, taller plant (12 to 20 feet). It makes an excellent screen and is resistant to heat and drought but is highly susceptible to powdery mildew, during moist...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | Diseases, Pests & Weeds, FAQ, Photinias
Fraser’s Red Tip Photinias are susceptible to a deadly disease called Entomosporium Fungal Leaf Spot that has also been found on Indian Hawthorn and Loquat. This is why red tip photinias are not being promoted for landscapes. If you have photinias in your established...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Pruning, Salvia, Salvia Leucantha, Shrubs
Fall-blooming salvias such as leucantha should be pruned during the summer to keep them compact, reducing the need for staking. To make the job easier, use hedging shears, and remove only the spent flowers and a few inches of stem below. Any of this type of pruning...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Pruning, Salvia, Shrubs
You may not want to bother removing the flower-bearing stems on many types of salvia that are grown for hummingbirds. These stems simply dry up by themselves and since our annual salvias generally do not produce seeds in great number; this need not be a concern for...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Nellie R Stevens, Shrubs
We have not had luck with shrubs on the west side of our home that receives full sun. We want to plant shrubs along the exterior wall for shade. The idea is to let the shrubs be a barrier between the deterioration wall and full sun. Any suggestions? The following are...
