Photinia villosa - 100-125 CM C12

Description
The Oriental photinia (Photinia villosa) is a bushy, broad, loose, large shrub with decorative, bright red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in corymbs from May to June. The Oriental photinia also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * drought-resistant, urban climate-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Oriental photinia are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 5 - 8 cm in size. Oriental photinia turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
China to Korea.

Frost hardiness
The Oriental photinia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Oriental photinia is a bushy, broad and loose-growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of the Oriental photinia appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The bright red, round fruits of Photinia villosa are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Stays very long.

Use
Screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Photinia villosa is a deep-rooting or heart-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.