Photinia serratifolia Pink Crispy ('Oploo5'PBR)
Chinese hawthorn [Pink Crispy]
A shrub 2m high with red stems and toothed, glossy, oblong leaves which are bright pink when young, becoming dark green marbled with very light green, and large clusters of small white flowers in summer, followed by small red fruit
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Pink Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | White | Green | |
| Autumn | Red | Green | Red | |
| Winter | Red | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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, and in a position that is not prone to late frosts and is protected from cold, drying winds. See photinia cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 (little or no pruning of trees and shrubs)
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, fungal leaf spot, powdery mildews, apple scab, and pear scab and honey fungus; Pink Crispy is said to be resistant to powdery mildews
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