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Other common names oriental photinia
Synonyms Photinia variabilis Pourthiaea villosa
Photinia benthamiana
Family Rosaceae
Genus Photinia can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves and panicles of small white flowers, usually followed by red berries
Details P. villosa is a small deciduous tree or large shrub to 5m, with ovate leaves to 8cm in length, turning bright orange and red in autumn. Corymbs of small white flowers in early summer are followed by bright red berries
Plant range China Japan Korea
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or South-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilClay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height 4-8 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grows best in fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Or propagate by seed sown in containers, in a cold frame in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Low Maintenance City & Courtyard Gardens Wildlife Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Pruning Pruning group 1
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May be subject to fireblight, a leaf spot and powdery mildews
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