Fraser Photinia

 

Photinia X fraseri

Rosaceae

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Form: Shrub or small tree
Seasonality: Evergreen
Size: to 10 -15 feet tall and as wide
Flowers: Small, white in 4 inch clusters
Fruit:
None
Trunks: Multi-stemmed but can be pruned to a single trunk
Stems: Leaves to 5 inches long; bright bronzy red when new turning green
Range/Origin: Hybrid cultivar
Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 4 - 24; 3b USDA: 8-10
Comments: Low litter, thorns

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Exposure: Full to partial sun
  • Water: Moderate to regular water
  • Soil: Average, well drained soils
  • Propagation: Seed and cuttings
  • Maintenance: Some; pruning to form desired shape

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