So sad!

Day 167 - I've lived in my current house for nearly 11 years and have never had a problem with anything growing, but this year my Photinia 'Red Robin' which has grown into a tree rather than being a bush has died (the picture on the left) the picture on the right is one in another part of my garden that is healthy and growing as normal. I've no idea why it's died and I'm not sure if I should cut it down or see what happens next Spring!

[Lou Ann]

My office architect refused to use Photinas because they just die for no reason after ten or so years.

[Mags]

So sad! It has pretty leaves.

[Margaret Brown]

What a shame hope it recovers

[Monica]

So sad!

[Carole Sandford]

So sad!

[Peter Dulis]

nice

[bkb in the city]

So sorry

[Diana]

Such an amazing difference. Before you do anything, let a garden expert give you some advice.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

That is sad to see.

[Michelle]

@louannwarren @marlboromaam @craftymeg @monicac @carole_sandford @pdulis @bkbinthecity @ludwigsdiana @mittens Thank you everyone for the comments, I have been Googling about reasons they can die and it can be root rot or leaf mould, I'm going to have a dig around the roots and see if there's any mould - we are also going to prune it back and see what happens next Spring before we take it out

[Judith Johnson]

Oh no! Maybe just stick with the good one, and maybe cut the old one back and wait and see what happens.
We have a cooking apple tree which has suddenly died. We're very disappointed, as it has served us well for years.

[Michelle]

@busylady The good one is down the side of the house, this one was a shield from our neighbours over a low fence, if we do take it out I'll be looking for something quick growing!