Photinia davidiana - 40-60 CM C3

Description
From September onwards, these produce red, round fruits that keep for a very long time.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Stranvaesia davidiana.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * picturesque shrub * attractive scarlet autumn colouring * wind resistant

Leaves
Attractive scarlet red autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Growth habit
Stranvaesia is bushy, spreading and picturesque in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected 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).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - 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 white flowers appear in corymbs in June.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Photinia davidiana are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Photinia davidiana is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.