Photinia x fraseri

Also Known As

Photinia 'Red Tip'
Photinia fraseri
Fraser Photinia
Red Tipped Photinia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 15'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Photinia x fraseri plant details

Photinia x fraseri is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Photinia x fraseri

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 FT wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Photinia x fraseri

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the best hedging/screening plants available, with beauty as well as fast dense EG growth (to 15' unless sheared); bright-red color on new growth in spring is showy, as are large clusters of small white flowers S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen shrub with an upright, slightly rounded habit, most commonly used as a screen plant. Can be used as a border or background plant. Leaves are glossy dark green above with bright bronzy-red new growth. White lacy flower clusters appear in early spring and attract birds. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

Where this grows well, it is planted to the point of being overused, but since it isn't hardy here, we still appreciate its excellent qualities. A big evergreen shrub, reaching over 10 feet, that is notable for the vivid red leaves on the new growth that mature to shiny, dark green. Zone 7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A traditional hedge shrub in the American South. New foliage is bright red and the leaves are very shiny. In spring, small white flowers appear in flat-domes clusters. Great contrast to the bronzy-red leaves. Extremely tough and vigorous but must have well-drained soil. Withstands intense heat but won't thrive in the tropics as it needs some chilling in winter. Can be pruned to shape. A great plant in zones 7-9 but NOT in the South East where it is subject to the fungus entomosporium leaf spot. In other parts of the country, it's fabulous!