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Photinia standard looking sick

Aleksandra GrudkaAleksandra Grudka Posts: 10
in Problem solving
Please advise - I’ve had these two red robins , standard in pots for about 3 years , given to me by a friend.  There were signs of the weevil beetle last year ( leaf notches) , which I treated. Last year the spots also appeared - see photo. Is there anything I can do to revive the trees or shall I get rid of them ? Is this a fungus or a pest?  Thanks, Alexandra

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  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    I remember reading a similar post about these trees a couple of weeks ago and I think the general consensus was it is 'normal'....maybe you could try and search for the thread. 
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  • D0rdogne_DamselD0rdogne_Damsel Posts: 4,184
    Here is the thread title I mentioned. 

    Dead and diseased red robins

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  • AaronBilAaronBil Posts: 100
    Typical red robin sadly, I had and still to some degree too. Last summer they responded well to a good feed every so often. Epsom salt foliar spray and rose clear (not all at the same time 😉) feeding (chicken manure/blood fish bone) I think is key to help them battle through. Far amount of work but worth it for spring colour.
  • rachelQrtJHBjbrachelQrtJHBjb Posts: 819
    They may also be more susceptible to disease and problems if they are struggling in their pots. How big are the pots? Are they in a soil-based medium and not pot-bound? Good availability of nutrients and water? Maybe these things need addressing, too, to give them their best chance at recovery?
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