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CookieCows · 07-04-2008, 07:35 PM

When we lived in Oregon, Red Tipped Photinias were a favorite broadleaf evergreen for us and I started looking for them after moving to Kentucky. Finally found a couple little sticks and planted them about 4 years ago. Last year I stumbled across a lot of articles about a leaf spot fungus that they are prone to that has made them pretty much obsolete in the south and said they usually die at around 4 years old so I am waiting to see what happens. I'm so bummed to learn about this. I'm wondering if they'll last longer because of the drought we're in.

They really do grow 3 to 5 feet a year. Mine are huge and very dense now.

I don't know if Photinia has another name that you already have listed but thought I'd mention it for people that live in dry climates.

Deb

07-04-2008, 07:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
CookieCows Member CookieCows's Photo Gallery Location: Kentucky Find me on the map! Zone: 6-7 Name: Deb Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,182 BananaBucks : 86,835 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 1,347 Times Was Thanked 696 Times in 393 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 159 Times	Re: Tropical Looking Plants for Zone 6 When we lived in Oregon, Red Tipped Photinias were a favorite broadleaf evergreen for us and I started looking for them after moving to Kentucky. Finally found a couple little sticks and planted them about 4 years ago. Last year I stumbled across a lot of articles about a leaf spot fungus that they are prone to that has made them pretty much obsolete in the south and said they usually die at around 4 years old so I am waiting to see what happens. I'm so bummed to learn about this. I'm wondering if they'll last longer because of the drought we're in. They really do grow 3 to 5 feet a year. Mine are huge and very dense now. I don't know if Photinia has another name that you already have listed but thought I'd mention it for people that live in dry climates. Deb __________________