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Japanese Photinia (Photinia glabra)

Photinia glabra is an evergreen shrub with glossy red new foliage and white flowers, often used for hedging and ornamental purposes.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers morning sun in hot climates.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C.

Tolerates cooler temperatures but protect from hard frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

2-4 m

Spread

1.5-3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Red

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Crataegus glabra Thunb.
Mespilus glabra (Thunb.) Poir.
Photinia beckii C.K.Schneid.
Pyrus beckii (C.K.Schneid.) M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Pyrus thunbergii M.F.Fay & Christenh.
Sorbus glabra (Thunb.) Zabel
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyRosaceae
  • genusPhotinia
  • speciesPhotinia glabra
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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