Japanese photinia

Japanese photinia Care

Photinia glabra

What is the plant

Photinia glabra, the Japanese photinia, is a species in the family Rosaceae. Photinia glabra is one of the smallest of the photinias, reaching only 10 to 12 feet tall. The plant is native to China, Japan.

Photinia glabra is similar to Photinia serrulata but new growth is more dramatically red, and the leaves, flowers and fruits are all smaller. The flowers have the same distinctive odor that some people find repugnant and they appear a bit later, in late spring or early summer. It is not as cold hardy as the other species. Makes a more compact hedge for a smaller property.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

7a - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plant once a week at its base during dry periods, and avoid getting the leaves wet. once established, red tip photinia has a good tolerance for short periods of drought.
Pruning
Remove dead leaves.
Fertilizer
Use slow-release fertilizer for container plants. Avoid using too much fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Medium light/Partly shaded – This is where the plant gets some morning sun or some afternoon sun. Morning sun is less intense than afternoon sun, so putting your plants a few meters in from an East facing window works for maximum sun while reducing the risk of burning.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Photinias are hardy (down to 5°F (-15°C)).

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Container
Choose a pot that is 2.5-5.08 cm (1-2”) larger than the current size.
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