By Jackie Carroll Named for the bright red leaves that emerge from the tips of the stems each spring, red-tip photinia is a common sight in eastern landscapes. Many gardeners feel that they can never have enough of these colorful shrubs. Read on to find out how to save on your landscaping bills by propagating photinia from cuttings. Can I Propagate My Photinia Shrubs? Sure you can! Even if you’re never propagated a plant from cuttings before, you won’t have any trouble rooting photinia cuttings. The best time to take the cuttings is late summer. If you take them too early, they are too soft and tend to rot. Here’s what you’ll need: Sharp knife Pot with several drainage holes Bag of rooting medium Large plastic bag with a twist tie Take the cuttings early in the morning before the sun begins to dry out the leaves. A good stem
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