Red Tip Photinia (Photinia fraseri)

Red Tip Photinia
Scientific Name: Photinia fraseri Dress
Family: Rosaceae

Show Larger Picture Recommended Temperature Zone:
sunset: 4-24, 26, 28, 30, 31-33
USDA: 8-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Get sun burnt in summer
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrup to 10-15 feet
Watering Needs: Moderate water

The Photinia leaves are glossy dark green, with a coppery orange new growth (hence the name)

Cultural Practices:
Use fertilizer for acid loving plants to prevent it from becoming chlorotic.

Blooming Habits:
White flower clusters in early spring

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