Don’s Expert Answers: Hoping that you maybe able to help> We have an extensive hedge of Photinia Robusta, which is doing well with a lot of vigorous growth. However the hedge is protruding over a footpath and needs to be extensively cut back. To do so we would have to cut 6-9 inches from face of the plant, exposing perhaps branches and no foliage. Question is would the foliage regrow over a period? Would appreciate your advise. Kind regards, Peter Price

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in Brighton East, Brighton East Victoria

Nature of problem:
Hoping that you maybe able to help> We have an extensive hedge of Photinia Robusta, which is doing well with a lot of vigorous growth. However the hedge is protruding over a footpath and needs to be extensively cut back. To do so we would have to cut 6-9 inches from face of the plant, exposing perhaps branches and no foliage. Question is would the foliage regrow over a period? Would appreciate your advise. Kind regards, Peter Price

Type of Plant (if known):
Photinia Robusta

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Very Healthy

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sandy

How often do you water the plant:
Rarly

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6 hrs

How long since you planted it:
4 years

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
annually

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil

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Hoping that you maybe able to help>
We have an extensive hedge of Photinia Robusta, which is doing well with a lot of vigorous growth.
However the hedge is protruding over a footpath and needs to be extensively cut back. To do so we would have to cut 6-9 inches from face of the plant, exposing perhaps branches and no foliage.
Question is would the foliage regrow over a period?
Would appreciate your advise. Kind regards,

Peter Price

Answer:
Yes no problems at all. Best to do it in late August.

Don