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Photinia X fraseri

Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia

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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.

 

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.