Christmas berry
Photinia villosa
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Poisonous To Pets:
Yes
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Christmas berry plants should be watered regularly but not too frequently. They need about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or watering with a garden hose. Water deeply to encourage strong root growth. For the most part, water when the top of the soil is dry to the touch - usually every 5-7 days. During heat waves or periods of intense sunlight, it may be necessary to water more often.
sunlight
Christmas Berry thrives in full sun to partial shade, with the most optimal growing location in full sun. A minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight is recommended every day, with up to 8 hours considered optimal for optimum growth. Morning sun is particularly recommended for this plant species. During the heat of the day, when the sun is strongest, it may be best to give the plant some partial shade from the warmer sun and direct sunburn.
pruning
Christmas berry should be pruned twice each year starting in spring. In April to May, prune any dead, diseased, cracked, or damaged branches, removing them back to their origin. Then, in mid-summer, prune the current season’s growth to keep the plant’s size and shape under control. Trim the plant back by 1-third of its current size and shape. Additionally, remove any fruiting branches and any shoots that extend beyond the desired outline of the plant.
