About
A deciduous Photinia that can become a large shrub or small broad-headed tree, with oblong to oval shaped pale green leathery glossy leaves with prominent leaf veins. Hawthorne like creamy white flowers in spring followed by small egg shaped bright red berries. It has glorious rich golden yellow autumn colour that can develop orange rusty tints. This Photinia will not thrive on shallow chalky or very alkaline soils.
About the genus
Photinia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and panicles of small white flowers, usually followed by red berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeSand, Loam, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Native toChina
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf damage by vine weevil
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews