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oriental photinia

Photinia villosa

Low Maintenance

Genus: Photinia
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

P. villosa is a small deciduous tree or large shrub to 5m, with ovate leaves to 8cm in length, turning bright orange and red in autumn. Corymbs of small white flowers in early summer are followed by bright red berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

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

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer. Or propagate by seed sown in containers, in a cold frame in autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to fireblight, a leaf spot and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalBanks SlopesGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years