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Chinese Photinia

Photinia Serratifolia

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Overview

The Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia) thrives as an evergreen shrub or small tree, reaching heights of 12-20 feet with an 8-12 feet spread. It features glossy, serrated leaves and clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries. Adaptable to various soils, it's ideal for hedges or screens, preferring full sun to partial shade. Hardy to USDA zones 7-9, it's a low-maintenance addition to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 7–11Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Its lustrous leaves boast a leathery texture and serrated margins
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Its lustrous leaves boast a leathery texture and serrated margins; provided they are well-drainedChinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — The Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia) thrives as an evergreen shrub or small treeChinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — white flowers in the gardenChinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — This substantial plant can reach an impressive height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spreadChinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or halfChinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — provided they are well-drained+65

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Mature height
12–30 Ft.
Mature width
12–30 Ft.

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Its lustrous leaves boast a leathery texture and serrated margins
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Its lustrous leaves boast a leathery texture and serrated margins; provided they are well-drained
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — The Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia) thrives as an evergreen shrub or small tree
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — white flowers in the garden
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — This substantial plant can reach an impressive height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — provided they are well-drained
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — This substantial plant can reach an impressive height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread; reaching, image 51
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — making it an excellent choice for privacy screens or hedging; its lustrous leaves boast a leathery texture and
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — white flowers in the garden; hardy to USDA zones 7-9, it's a low-maintenance addition to any landscape
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — provided they are well-drained; broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree with white blooms
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — This substantial plant can reach an impressive height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread; reaching heights of
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — making it an excellent choice for privacy screens or hedging
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — The Chinese Photinia (Photinia serratifolia) thrives as an evergreen shrub or small tree; adaptable to, image 45
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — It features glossy, serrated leaves and clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries, image 47
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Following the flowering period; broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — glossy green.<br><br>Spring brings forth clusters of modest
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Following the flowering period
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree with white blooms; typically growing to 5 to 8 inches in diameter
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — making it an excellent choice for privacy screens or hedging; its lustrous leaves boast a leathery, image 52
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — consider its ample size and seasonal color transformations
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — consider its ample size and seasonal color transformations; white flowers in the garden
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — Hardy to USDA zones 7-9, it's a low-maintenance addition to any landscape
Chinese Photinia (Photinia Serratifolia) — typically growing to 5 to 8 inches in diameter; it tolerates a range of soil types
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