Master Gardener Decision Support Guide
Woody Ornamentals
Photinia
Short cuts for Photinia Answers
The following problems are listed for this plant and
considered
when developing the diagnostic key. If the caller provides
accurate
answers to the questions, the ones that are linked should key
out to that specific problem. The unlinked problems are expected
to key to the point where the caller is asked to submit a sample.
These samples will often require diagnostic procedures such as
soil testing, pathogen culture, Elisa or other test beyond the
resources of the average Master Gardener Volunteer or County
Extension
Agent.
There are two major species of photinia in cultivation. The
Photina X fraseri is highly susceptible to Entomosporium leaf
spot
while the Photinia chinesis is more likely to have powdery
mildew.
While these insects have been reported on Photinia both are rare
in North Carolina.
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Master Gardener Decision Support Guide
Designed by David
Goforth on
December 30, 1997.
Contents modified on February 21, 1998.
Contents checked on February 21, 1998.