Photinia: Leaf spot (Diplocarpon) Categories: Ornamentals Photinia Photinia Diseases Shrubs Last review date: 2026-08-28 02:29 Last edit date: Photinia leaf spots and twig cankers Photo by: J. Berger, bugwood.org Biology Fungal leaf spot of photinia is characterized by the presence of red to purple spots on the leaves. The spots are small at first, but […]
Photinia: Physiological leaf spot Categories: Ornamentals Photinia Photinia Diseases Shrubs Last review date: 2025-06-27 10:47 Last edit date: Photinia physiological leaf spot Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Physiological leaf spot occurs on Photinia in western Washington. The symptoms resemble those of early fungal leaf spot infections. Small red to purple spots appear on the leaves, […]
Photinia: Powdery mildew Categories: Ornamentals Photinia Photinia Diseases Shrubs Last review date: 2025-06-27 10:48 Last edit date: Powdery mildew on photinia causing leaf curling and necrosis Photo by: R.S. Byther Biology Powdery mildew is a fungal disease found on leaves and shoots of photinia. Characteristic patches of gray-white, powdery fungus are found in thick mats […]
Photinia: Aphids Categories: Ornamentals Photinia Photinia Insects Shrubs Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Aphid colony on leaf Photo by: A.L. Antonelli Biology Aphids on photinia are variously colored, from yellowish or greenish to black. They are soft-bodied insects less than 1/8″ long. Aphids often feed in large groups and typically are found […]
Photinia: Root weevils Categories: Ornamentals Photinia Photinia Insects Shrubs Last review date: 2026-09-29 06:57 Last edit date: Adult root weevil damage Photo by: E.P. Breakey Biology Root weevil larvae feed on the roots and bark of plants. Feeding typically occurs near the crown region. The white grubs are found in the soil around the roots. […]