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Chinese Photinia

Photinia Davidiana

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Overview

Chinese Photinia (Photinia davidiana) is a versatile, deciduous shrub, growing to heights of 6-12 ft with a similar spread. It boasts elliptical leaves and clusters of white blossoms in spring, developing red fruit by fall. This hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 6-8, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's excellent for hedges or as a specimen, providing year-round interest with its textured foliage and berries.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, ShrubClimate Temperate
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Originating from the vast regions of China and extending into the Himalayas
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — The plant is also known for its moderate growth rate and can be effectively utilized as a hedgeChinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — is an appealing deciduous shrub to small tree that brings seasonal interest to any landscape design; the, image 57Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Originating from the vast regions of China and extending into the Himalayas; or standalone specimen within USDAChinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — These red to blackish berries can attract an array of bird species to the gardenChinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — scientifically known as Photinia davidiana; preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilChinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — ensuring that Chinese Photinia remains a central feature in the landscape for years to come; broadleaf evergreen /+74

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
10–15 Ft.
Mature width
8–10 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Originating from the vast regions of China and extending into the Himalayas
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — The plant is also known for its moderate growth rate and can be effectively utilized as a hedge
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — is an appealing deciduous shrub to small tree that brings seasonal interest to any landscape design; the, image 57
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Originating from the vast regions of China and extending into the Himalayas; or standalone specimen within USDA
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — These red to blackish berries can attract an array of bird species to the garden
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — scientifically known as Photinia davidiana; preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — ensuring that Chinese Photinia remains a central feature in the landscape for years to come; broadleaf evergreen /
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Chinese Photinia creates a rounded silhouette that is dense with oval leaves
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — The foliage emerges with a reddish hue before transitioning to a lustrous, dark green as it matures
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — each grouping spanning approximately 2 to 3 inches across; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — growing to heights of 6-12 ft with a similar spread; chinese Photinia creates a rounded silhouette that is dense with
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — providing an ecological benefit to the local avian population.<br><br>For the landscape designer; one can maintain the
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — or standalone specimen within USDA hardiness zones 7 to 9
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Originating from the vast regions of China and extending into the Himalayas; or standalone specimen within, image 58
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Chinese Photinia creates a rounded silhouette that is dense with oval leaves; growing to heights of 6-12 ft with a
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — each grouping spanning approximately 2 to 3 inches across; broadleaf evergreen / shrub with white blooms, image 62
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — spherical fruits adds further visual interest
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — The foliage emerges with a reddish hue before transitioning to a lustrous, dark green as it matures; is an appealing
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Chinese Photinia (Photinia davidiana) is a versatile; low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 6-8
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — The plant is also known for its moderate growth rate and can be effectively utilized as a hedge; it boasts elliptical
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — is an appealing deciduous shrub to small tree that brings seasonal interest to any landscape design; the foliage
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — These red to blackish berries can attract an array of bird species to the garden; the plant becomes a beacon of
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — It's excellent for hedges or as a specimen
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Davidiana) — Chinese Photinia (Photinia davidiana) is a versatile; low-maintenance plant thrives in USDA zones 6-8, image 49
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