Photinia serratifolia

Also Known As

Photinia serrulata

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12'-25'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Photinia serratifolia plant details

Photinia serratifolia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Photinia serratifolia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 12 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: leathery leaves, small tree, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Photinia serratifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The striking large (to 6") leaves: glossy, sharply-toothed and wavy-edged, bright red when young, resemble Photinia and Osmanthus and Arbutus; a grand shrub (8-30' tall) for hedge or screening. S/M

By: Forestfarm

From China, this handsome and useful big, bold, glossy leaved evergreen can be grown as a large shrub or trimmed as a small tree -- to 12-25' x 10-20'. Leaves, 4-8”, emerge light green and bronze tinged maturing to dark green and leathery with serrated margins and lighter undersides. Large clusters of bright red berries in autumn follow the early spring panicles of white flowers, lovely, though their aroma is not universally admired. Sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but accepts and appreciates some summer water. USDA zone 6.