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Christmas berry [Magical Volcano] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Christmas berry [Magical Volcano]

Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano ('Kolmavoca'^PBR)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Photinia
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandyClay

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Prune in spring after frost, If growing as a hedge clip in spring and again in summer. See pruning evergreen shrubs

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally disease-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, leaf spot and powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years