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
Synonyms
Photinia × fraseri 'Kolmavoca'PBR
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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