Red Tip Photinia Entomosporium Leaf Spot: Preventive Fungicide Program

Photinia Leaf Spot—Spots, Defoliation, Poor Growth

Red tips with fungal leaf spot (Entomosporium). Number one problem for this plant.

Control Program

1. Fall sanitation: Rake/destroy all fallen leaves (inoculum source).
2. Preventive sprays: Start at bud break, every 10–14 days until foliage matures. Mature leaves resist infection.
3. Effective fungicides: Chlorothalonil (Daconil, Immunex, Ortho), mancozeb (Dragon Lawn & Vegetable). Check local availability.

Key

Don’t wait for heavy blight. Preventive schedule + sanitation = clean foliage.