- Botanical name: Photinia niitakayamensis
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Low maintenance plant
Photinias are attractive, evergreen shrubs and small trees that make good specimen plants. Some varieties also make good hedging plants. Their name derives from the Greek word photeinos, which means shiny – they often have glossy leaves.
Found growing wild in Taiwan, Photinia niitakayamensis is an unusual shrub that makes a useful addition to the border. In midsummer it produces panicles of scented, white flowers, followed by bright orange-red fruits, which often last into winter.
For best results grow in well drained fertile soil in sun or part shade.
How to grow Photinia niitakayamensis
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does not fruit in August |
S
Plant does fruit in September |
O
Plant does fruit in October |
N
Plant does fruit in November |
D
Plant does fruit in December |
Photinia niitakayamensis and wildlife
Photinia niitakayamensis has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Photinia niitakayamensis poisonous?
Photinia niitakayamensis has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
