Photinia amphidoxa
A deciduous Photinia that can become a large shrub or small broad-headed tree, with oblong to oval shaped pale green leathery glossy leaves with prominent leaf veins. Hawthorne like creamy white flowers in spring followed by small egg shaped bright red berries. It has glorious rich golden yellow autumn colour that can develop orange rusty tints. This Photinia will not thrive on shallow chalky or very alkaline soils.
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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, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Gold Orange | Red | ||
| Winter |
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 the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- China
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
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- 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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