Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano ('Kolmavoca'PBR)
Christmas berry [Magical Volcano]
A large, evergreen shrub suitable for hedging. Toothed, glossy leaves are bright red-purple when young turning green in the summer. Panicles of white flowers appear in the summer followed by red berries
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Purple Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Red Purple Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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 semi-ripe cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Most 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
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews
Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano ('Kolmavoca'PBR)
Christmas berry [Magical Volcano]
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