Photinia x fraseri

 

  Fraser's Photinia

  Family: Rosaceae

  Origin: Hybrid (species from E & S Asia)

Hardiness: Hardy to 10 degrees
Growth: Rapid growth to 10 feet with wider spread
Form: Wide mound; excellent as a tall hedge or screen
Leaves: 3-5 inch, glossy; new growth is red and very attractive

 

  Large clusters of creamy white flowers
  bloom in spring

Exposure: Best in full sun
Water: Gets by on monthly waterings in summer
Soil: Clay, loam or sand
Fertilizer: Complete fertilizer in spring
Prune: Head back long stems or shear after bloom
Problems: Aphids, scale, lacebugs

The variety 'Indian Princess' grows to 5 feet with new leaves more brown than red.

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