Photinia serratifolia 'Kolcurl'PBR
Chinese hawthorn [Curly Fantasy]
An evergreen shrub or small tree around 2m high with red stems and coarsely toothed, glossy, leathery, oblong leaves which have wavy undulating edges. The leaves are up to 15cm long, and bright coppery red when young, becoming dark green when mature. Clusters of small cream to white flowers appear in late spring, followed by small red fruits the size of hawthorne berries. A lime-tolerant Photinia.
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | Red | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit 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
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf damage by vine weevil
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews
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