Photinia serrulata 'Crunchy'
Chinese hawthorn [Crunchy]
A compact, densely-branched, evergreen shrub or small tree to around 2.5m tall. New foliage emerges a coppery-brown in spring maturing to reddish-brown and finally dark green. the glossy leaves are held upright on shoots and are wavy with serrated leaf margins. Panicles of white flowers are borne from late spring into early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Brown Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Brown | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- 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, and in a position that is not prone to late frosts and is protected from cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight, a leaf spot, honey fungus and powdery mildews
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