About
Panicles of creamy-white spring flowers may be followed by red fruits. A rich evergreen shrub with bright red coppery foliage in early spring maturing to a glossy leathery green. The young bright red foliage will remain well into early summer, longer than other varieties. Ideal for general garden planting or hedging, low maintenance and easy to cultivate. Approximate mature height of around 2 metres and a spread of 1.5 - 2 metres.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
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, humus-rich, acid or neutral soil in sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation and hedges for further advice
PruningMost cultivars may be pruned hard in spring to regenerate if necessary. If growing as a hedge trim two or three times during the growing season to main shape and encourage new red foliage. See pruning evergreen shrubs for further advice
PropagationPropagate by 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