Photinia growing shrub to small tree of the genus Photinia also known as Christmas berry, Photinia perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental hedge plant, can grow in temperate, subtropical or mediterranean climate and grow in hardiness zone 6-9.
Leaves color green, pink, brown, white, yellow or red, the leaves glossy in oval shape.
Photinia flower
Flower color white in star shape, the flowers grow in clusters.
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Requirements for Photinia growing and care:
Cool winter, mulch, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
2-12m, 6-36 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
White star flowers that grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Photinia
