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Photinia davidiana

Photinia davidiana

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PhotiniaShrub, EvergreenFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 8mSpread: 6m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Photinias are attractive, evergreen shrubs and small trees that make good specimen plants. Some varieties also make good hedging. Their name derives from the Greek word photeinos, which means shiny - they often have glossy leaves.

Found growing wild in China and Vietnam, Photinia davidiana is an attractive evergreen shrub, which makes a useful addition to the border. In midsummer it produces white flowers, followed by bright red fruit in autumn. The older leaves turn red before falling.

For best results grow Photinia davidiana in a sunny or partially shaded spot in moist but well-drained soil.

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Photinia ‘Davidiana’ and wildlife

Photinia ‘Davidiana’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Photinia ‘Davidiana’ poisonous?

Photinia ‘Davidiana’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People