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Photinia glabra | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Photinia glabra

Photinia glabra

Low Maintenance

Genus: Photinia
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A medium to large, evergreen shrub or small tree reaching up to around 6m tall. Oblong to ovate, leathery dark green leaves are 5-8cm long and emerge bronze-red. Heads of small, white flowers in late spring are followed by spherical red fruits

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. See photinia cultivation

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years