About

An attractive tree, reaching 5-15m, with a rounded head. It displays attractive foliage in red. 'Diamond Red' is valued in garden settings.

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

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen, borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible