Photinia serratifolia grow and care – shrub‎ to small tree of the genus Photinia also known as Chinese photinia, Photinia serratifolia 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 or red, the leaves glossy in oval shape.
Flower color white in star shape, the flowers grow in clusters.
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?
4-10m, 12-30 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 indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer
General information about the flower:
White star flowers that grow in clusters
Scientific name: Photinia serratifolia
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub, Tree
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Brown leaves, Pink leaves, Purple leaf, Red leaves
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: