Photinia X fraseri
Fraser Photinia
Description
The Photina fraseri is an evergreen, medium-sized shrub with new foliage that is a glistening, copper red color. It is excellent as a hedge, screen, or accent plant. It should be grown under conditions of sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Red
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Espalier, Showy Flowers, Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.