Photinia fras. 'Magical? Volcano' - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Christmas berry 'Magical Volcano' (Photinia fraseri) is a compact, evergreen garden plant with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves. It also bears creamy white flowers in May. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Photinia fraseri 'Kolmavoca'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Christmas berry 'Magical Volcano' are dark green, lanceolate, toothed. With its purple-red foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

Frost hardiness
The Christmas berry 'Magical Volcano' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Christmas berry 'Magical Volcano' is compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: Monthly from April to August.

Care
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in May.

Use
Privacy screen, specimen, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant