Photinia prionophylla
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Photinia |
| Species | prionophylla |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Yunnan, China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9a-10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -6.7-4.4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 20-40 |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in summer and autumn. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist, well drained soil and full sun in a sheltered position. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found on rocky slopes, shorelines, along roadsides, in thickets and mixed forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | When young, the branches are brown-red and as they mature they become grey-brown. |
| Leaf Description | The green leaves are elliptical, finely toothed and leathery with red margins. They grow 4-7 cm long and 4-5 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | The small white flowers feature 5 petals and grow 5-10 mm across. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is small, red and 6-8 mm in diameter. |
Photographs
Photinia prionophylla, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Photinia prionophylla, leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Photinia prionophylla, young leaves in spring. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.