Gradual Renovation Pruning for Overgrown Red Tip Photinia

Staged Reduction Prevents Shock

An Oklahoma gardener has red tip photinia touching eaves, asking how short to cut and when.

Multi-Year Approach

• Remove up to 1/3 – Never cut past last green growth
• Rest one season – Allow recovery
• Repeat next year – Continue gradual reduction
• Timing: spring – 2007, then 2008, or fall 2007 if vigorous regrowth

Drastic single-cut renovation risks dieback; staged approach maintains health.