Photinia X fraseri

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Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia

 
Plant photo of: Photinia X fraseri
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Normans/Mullany/Applegate

 

Description

The Photina X fraseri is an evergreen, medium-sized shrub with new foliage that is a glistening, copper red color. It is excellent as a hedge, screen, or accent plant. It should be grown under conditions of sun.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Showy Flowers, Standard, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.