Photinia glabra
A medium to large, evergreen shrub or small tree reaching up to around 6m tall. Oblong to ovate, leathery dark green leaves are 5-8cm long and emerge bronze-red. Heads of small, white flowers in late spring are followed by spherical red fruits
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Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
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Aspect
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Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit, are, ornamental, -, not, to, be, eaten., Wear, gloves, and, other, protective, equipment, when, handling
- Genus
Photinia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and panicles of small white flowers, usually followed by red berries
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews
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